What does the cryptic crossword clue "Handling of patient's request ends in open court (9)" mean?

The definition is "Handling". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). TREAT (synonym="TREAT") + ME (synonym="‘patient’s request’") + NT (synonym="‘ends in ope N cour T ‘") = TREATMENT; definition: "Handling" The answer is TREATMENT.

Handling of patient's request ends in open court (9)

Guardian Cryptic #29072 | 7 Down | 2023-05-17 flower

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