Informed Consent in Obstetrics and Gynecology Practice Questions

Question 1

For medical termination of pregnancy, consent is given by-

Accepted Answer

Concerned lady

Answer

Guardian

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Husband of the lady

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Both husband and wife

Question 2

False about MTP is -

Accepted Answer

Consent of husband is must

Answer

Requires opinion of at least two registered medical practitioners when pregnancy exceeds 12 weeks

Answer

>16 weeks, hysterotomy can be done

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Illegal if >20 weeks of pregnancy

Question 3

Miscarriage due to medical negligence is seen under which IPC?

Accepted Answer

Sec 304A IPC

Answer

Sec 310 IPC

Answer

Sec 312 IPC

Answer

Sec 314 IPC

Question 4

A 14-year-old victim of sexual assault with 22 weeks gestation has been brought for Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP). Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

MTP can be carried out up to 24 weeks

Answer

One doctor is involved

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MTP done in 2nd trimester only when mother's life is in danger

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MTP cannot be more than 20 weeks

Question 5

A doctor is not held guilty of negligence if

Accepted Answer

He has exercised reasonable care and skill

Answer

He has not obtained informed consent from patient

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Others suffer disease from his patient

Answer

He fails to give proper instructions

Question 6

After an initial pregnancy resulted in a spontaneous loss in the first trimester, your patient is concerned about the possibility of this recurring. What is the chance of recurrence?

Accepted Answer

Is no different than it was prior to the miscarriage

Answer

Depends on the genetic makeup of the prior abortus

Answer

Is increased to approximately 50%

Answer

Is increased most likely to greater than 50%

Informed Consent in Obstetrics and Gynecology — MCQs

Informed Consent in Obstetrics and Gynecology — MCQs

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