Well, this is an interesting development...
Via Majikthise, I've learned that the Louisiana Attourney General and a senior medical examiner are investigating allegations of euthanasia after Hurricane Katrina. Because, I posted a very skeptical examination of the allegations a couple of weeks ago, I'll be very interested in seeing where this goes and whether the charges are substantiated.
I'm not a doctor, although I have played one in amateur summer theatre, but I wouldn't believe that morphine would be such a great drug for euthanasia. As a physician, I would be hoarding morpheus for those in great pain, and using something faster, cheaper, and surer for my mercy slayings. I also agree that, as a physician, I sure wouldn't want to blab about it. I rate this as urban legend, and believe the authorities will be wasting time and money pursuing it.
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