Will it matter if hospitals opt out of California's assisted suicide law?

Huntington Hospital in Pasadena is considering joining the state's Catholic hospitals in opting out of participating in the physician-assisted suicide law that takes effect on June 9. But it's unclear that such a move would have much practical effect.

Huntington, a non-religious facility, "respects the rights of patients and their families to make decisions regarding end-of-life care," hospital spokeswoman Eileen Neuwirth said in a statement. "We also respect the rights of independent physicians and pharmacists to decide whether they will participate in the process. While a final decision has not been made, we are currently evaluating whether the inpatient setting is the appropriate location for end-of-life care to be delivered."...
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