How many medical practitioners opinion is required for termination of pregnancy where gestational age exceeds 12 weeks?
Correct Answer: Two
Description: A registered medical practitioner is qualified to perform an MTP provided:(a) One has assisted in at least 25 MTP in an authorized center and having a ceificate. (b) One has got six months house surgeon training in obstetrics and gynaecology. (c) One has got diploma or degree in obstetrics and gynaecologyTermination can only be performed in hospitals, established or maintained by the government or places approved by the government.When the pregnancy exceeds 12 weeks, opinion of two medical practitioners is requiredReference: Textbook of Obstetrics; Sheila Balakrishnan
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