Hawaii retirement home clarifies assisted suicide rules

This Nov. 1, 2018 file photo shows the Kahala Nui retirement home in Honolulu. Kahala Nui says residents in its independent living wing may take advantage of the state’s new medically assisted suicide law if they wish but those in its assisted living and nursing center may not do so. Kahala Nui CEO Pat Duarte said Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018 the law allows health care facilities to determine whether they want to participate in provisions of the law. (AP Photo/Audrey McAvoy)

HONOLULU — A Hawaii retirement home said Tuesday residents in its independent living wing may take advantage of the state’s new medically assisted suicide law if they wish.

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