A 28-year-old woman attends the GP requesting a termination of pregnancy. She is 8 weeks pregnant. She appears to be making a free and informed decisi...

Question

A 28-year-old woman attends the GP requesting a termination of pregnancy. She is 8 weeks pregnant. She appears to be making a free and informed decision. Under the Abortion Act 1967 (as amended), which of the following statements is correct regarding the legal requirements?

Accepted Answer

Two registered medical practitioners must sign the HSA1 form certifying that grounds for termination are met

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Only one doctor needs to sign the HSA1 form

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The GP must perform the termination

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A waiting period of 7 days is legally required before the procedure

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The woman's partner must consent to the termination

uk-drcog MCQ (SBA): Legal Requirements for Termination of Pregnancy

A 28-year-old woman attends the GP requesting a termination of pregnancy. She is 8 weeks pregnant. She appears to be making a free and informed decision. Under the Abortion Act 1967 (as amended), which of the following statements is correct regarding the legal requirements?