The patient decides when it's best to go.

The patient's autonomy always, always should be respected, even if it is absolutely contrary - the decision is contrary to best medical advice and what the physician wants.

We try to guard against things like this, ... We always say patient autonomy is paramount, but I have a policy of not doing it if there are family problems.

How can you regret helping a suffering patient?

I will go to what they call a court. Only they call it a court.

As a medical doctor, it is my duty to evaluate the situation with as much data as I can gather and as much expertise as I have and as much experience as I have to determine whether or not the wish of the patient is medically justified.