A close relative is gravely ill and has asked me, as their physician, to assist in ending their suffering if their condition becomes unbearable, which is illegal; do I honor their final wish, or uphold my professional oath and the law?

Niklas Aalto

Niklas Aalto

Honor their wish2 votes (29%)
Uphold oath and law4 votes (57%)
Seek palliative care0 votes (0%)
Decline as physician1 vote (14%)

7 votes total • Created 3/4/2026

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A close relative is gravely ill and has asked me, as their physician, to assist in ending their suffering if their condition becomes unbearable, which is illegal; do I honor their final wish, or uphold my professional oath and the law? | asQkme