This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Health education & planning, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
Panel discussion can be defined as - 
Select and explain. 
A. Series of speeches, B. Discussion by 4-8 qualified persons, C. Groups describing individual experiences, D. Stage wise formatted teaching
B: Discussion by 4-8 qualified persons
Answer: B: Discussion by 4-8 qualified persons 
Explanation: - panel discussion is a group approach in health communication. - in a panel discussion, 4-8 people who are qualified to talk about a topic sit and discuss a given problem or topic in front of a large group or audience. Reference : Park's textbook of preventive and social medicine, 23rd edition, pg no:865 <\p>