According to MTP Act, aboion can be done till
Correct Answer: 20 weeks
Description: The Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act of IndiaIt clearly states the conditions under which a pregnancy can be ended or aboed the persons who are qualified to conduct the aboion and the place of implementation.Women whose physical and/or mental health were endangered by the pregnancy.Women facing the bih of a potentially handicapped or malformed child.Rape.Pregnancies in unmarried girls under the age of eighteen with the consent of a guardianPregnancies in "lunatics" with the consent of a guardianPregnancies that result are a result of failure in sterilization.The length of the pregnancy must not exceed 20 weeks in order to qualify for an aboionMTP Act of 1971 legalizes aboion on the following grounds;TherapeuticEugenic.HumanitarianSocial.MTP RULESOnly registered medical practitioner can perform MTP;Should only be done in Government hospitals or hospitals recognized by GovernmentConsent of woman is required.If minor or mentally ill, written consent from guardian is required.If period of pregnancy is less than 12 weeks, opinion of single doctor is enough.If period of pregnancy is between 12-20 weeks, opinion of 2 doctors required.Refer: Rajesh Bardale - Principle of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, 1st edition, pg no: 351,352
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