[Solved] A surgeon in good faith told his patient that he cannot live. Patient dies in consequence of the shock.

Q.	A surgeon in good faith told his patient that he cannot live. Patient dies in consequence of the shock.
A.	He is within the exception.
B.	He is guilty of causing death.
C.	He is not within the exception.
D.	None of the above.
Answer» A. He is within the exception.

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