Question

Who is Dr. Anna Pou?



A doctor who was arrested for gross negligence


A doctor who was arrested for 2nd degree murder


A doctor who was arrested for medical malpractice


A doctor who was arrested for negligent infliction of emotional distress

Answer 1

Dr. Anna Pou is a physician who became known for her involvement in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans in 2005. Following the hurricane, she was accused of administering lethal doses of medication to several patients in a hospital to hasten their deaths. Eventually, she was arrested on charges of second-degree murder but was not indicted by a grand jury. The case raised significant ethical and legal questions regarding end-of-life decisions in the context of a medical disaster.

So, the correct option is:

**A doctor who was arrested for 2nd degree murder.**