This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Identification - Medicolegal aspects, Subject name: Forensic Medicine
[{'content': 'Professional disclosure is an offence in: \nSelect and explain. \nA. India and Pakistan, B. USSR, C. China, D. None of the above', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: A \nExplanation: Ans: a (India and Pakistan) Ref: Reddy, 27th ed, p. 28In India a doctor should not discuss the illness of the patient with others without the consent of the patient.It is called professional secrecy.Previlaged communication: These are exceptions to general rule of professional secrecy.In some conditions a doctor can disclose about the illness of patient without his/her consentExamplesA railway engine driver with colour blindness.A cook with infectious diseases like cholera', 'role': 'assistant'}]