hospice patients
Coverage of hospice patients in the Nexus archive.
- Oversight Needed on Physician-Assisted Suicide for Hospice Patients, Lawmakers Say
Lawmakers are urging the Trump administration to implement stricter regulations on physician-assisted suicide for hospice patients to prevent discrimination against vulnerable and disabled individuals. The call for oversight comes from members of Congress who argue current practices lack sufficient guardrails.
- During Garden Grove evacuations, did seniors and people with disabilities get out safely?
The Garden Grove chemical emergency in Orange County led to evacuations of 50,000 residents, but concerns arose over the lack of a clear plan to assist seniors, people with disabilities, and those with complex medical needs. The article highlights gaps in identifying and transporting medically fragile individuals, such as hospice patients, bedridden seniors, and oxygen-dependent residents, during mass evacuations.