Support for Palliative Care, Opposition to Assisted Suicide.
The U.S. Congress expresses its view that assisted suicide poses risks to everyone, especially the most vulnerable. It emphasizes the need to ensure access to comprehensive medical care at the end of life, including palliative and hospice care, rather than promoting assisted suicide.
Key points
Assisted suicide is seen as a threat, particularly for the elderly, those with depression, disabilities, or under pressure.
It is highlighted that current state laws on assisted suicide often lack requirements for psychological screening or medical presence during the administration of a lethal dose.
The federal government is urged to focus on ensuring access to high-quality end-of-life medical care, including palliative and hospice care, instead of supporting assisted suicide.
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