title: The final exit.
abstract: A perceived need of the patients may result in a request that may cause a conflict of interest for the doctor. Being honest about your own feelings and taking the time to explore the reasons for the patient's request will often provide a satisfactory outcome as this case illustrates.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Perry
mesh_terms: D004992:Ethics, Medical; D005194:Family Practice / Q000592:standards; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D017236:Suicide, Assisted