This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Indian Legal system, Legal sections & Cou procedures, Subject name: Forensic Medicine
Privileged communication can be made by a doctor in- 
Select and explain. 
A. Notifiiable disease, B. HIV case, C. Malignant conditions, D. Divorce case
A: Notifiiable disease
Answer: A: Notifiiable disease 
Explanation: Privileged communication: This is the only exception to professional secrecy. Applied when it's done for: Patient's interest - in case of suicidal tendencies Self-interest - can reveal in cou of law Community interest -39 CrPC - In case of any crime - Inform police: Notifiable disease Infectious disease (e.g. - enteric fever of chief, epilepsy of a driver etc.)