Under the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act and its rules in India, which of the following correctly describes a registered medical practitioner authorised to perform termination up to 20 weeks of gestation?
- A A practitioner who holds a postgraduate degree in obstetrics and gynaecology, or has completed six months of house job in obstetrics and gynaecology, or has assisted a registered medical practitioner in 25 MTPs ✓
- B Any MBBS graduate registered with the State Medical Council
- C Only a practitioner holding a DNB or MD in obstetrics and gynaecology
- D Any registered practitioner who has performed at least 10 independent MTPs
Correct answer: A. A practitioner who holds a postgraduate degree in obstetrics and gynaecology, or has completed six months of house job in obstetrics and gynaecology, or has assisted a registered medical practitioner in 25 MTPs
Explanation
The MTP Rules define a registered medical practitioner as one registered under the State Medical Council Act who either holds a recognised postgraduate qualification in obstetrics and gynaecology, or has completed six months of house surgency in that specialty, or has assisted an experienced practitioner in performing 25 MTPs of which at least 5 were performed independently. An MBBS degree alone or independent experience without these defined credentials does not qualify.
Reference: DC Dutta's Textbook of Gynecology, 9th ed.
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