Not sure that it is necessarily a bad idea for doctors to identify people who may wish to discuss this, and have that talk to find out their wishes, which the person may never have the courage to broach otherwise. But yes, I can truly understand your concerns there.
Surely if someone asks a doctor 'are you going to do a Shipman on me'- a doctor should be prepared to reassure them that this would never happen- unless they specifically wish for that sort of help.
As said, I really believe that it is much better for outside trained volunteers (called 'accompagnant/es here) rather than one's GP.
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