US lawmakers urge stricter monitoring of medically assisted suicide in hospices

A bipartisan group of US lawmakers has called for tighter regulations on medically assisted suicide in hospices, expressing concerns that vulnerable older adults and people with disabilities could be coerced into ending their lives. They urged Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr to enforce strict reporting rules to prevent discrimination and undue pressure. This push highlights a growing worry about ethical practices in end-of-life care, emphasizing the need for stringent oversight to protect the most vulnerable populations.