The possibilities of missing diagnosis in twin pregnancy as single foetus by ultrasound scan in 22 second week of pregnancy. Twins means two female babies. Are there any reference books? to support misdiagnosis. Patient having one female child and this pregnancy is a second pregnancy where the twins were diagnosed as a single fetus.

And this has added the third female to their family and they claim the third female is a burden to the family and asking one of our fellow doctor for compensation how should be the defense. Single scan done by the doctor during 22 nd week of pregnancy and the patient did not turn up for any further tests. Two months after delivery at some other hospital the patient attendants are asking for compensation. What should the doctor have to do?