A boy attempts suicide. He is brought to a private doctor and he is successfully cured. Doctor should:: (A) Inform police, (B) Not required, (C) Repo to magistrate, (D) Refer to a psychiatrist
Answer is A. Attempted suicide is an unlawful act and person is held responsible for immediate consequences of act. Ref: Parikh's Textbook of Medical Jurisprudence Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, 5th Edition, Page 566 and 6th Edition, Page 1.34