This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Medical Jurisprudence, Subject name: Forensic Medicine
Something done by the medical practitioner disgraceful and dishonourable to the medical profession is called 
Select and explain. 
A. Professional misconduct, B. Civil negligence, C. Medical negligence, D. Criminal negligence
A: Professional misconduct
Answer: A: Professional misconduct 
Explanation: Professional misconduct It is defined as something done by the medical practitioner, which is disgraceful and dishonourable to the medical profession. It involves the abuse of medical profession Ref: FORENSIC MEDICINE AND TOXICOLOGY Dr PC IGNATIUS THIRD EDITION PAGE 375