assisted suicide

Ellen Gilland, originally accused of murder, has been indicted on lesser charges of assisting self-murder/manslaughter and aggravated assault of a law enforcement officer.

For decades, the U.S. medical system has adhered to a legally recognized standard for death, one embraced by most states. Why is a uniform standard for the start of human life proving so elusive?

The Vermont law allows physicians to prescribe lethal medication to only state residents with an incurable illness that is expected to kill them within six months.

Reinforcing its strong connection with social conservatives, the Trump administration announced Thursday a new federal office to protect medical providers…