This post was published more than a few years ago (on 2005-09-14) and may contain inaccurate technical information, outmoded thoughts, or cringe takes. Proceed at your own risk.
I'm not sure how I feel about this, but it's pretty obvious the doctors throught they were doing the right thing, given the circumstances. It's a sure bet, though, that someone's going to be incensed about this, and heads--- no doubt--- will roll. Do Good Samaritan laws extend to euthanasia? (or does this not apply, since they were medical personnel?)
Doctors working in hurricane-ravaged New Orleans killed critically ill patients rather than leaving them to die in agony as they evacuated hospitals, The Mail on Sunday can reveal.