Five Days at Memorial: Life and Death in a Storm-Ravaged Hospital

Through the lens of both physician and journalist, Sheri Fink investigates the mysterious deaths that occurred in a New Orleans medical center shortly after Hurricane Katrina. Fink explores the role of ethics in the medical field, especially regarding the issue of patients being euthanized by medical staff. Fink’s journalistic work here not only makes for a captivating read but also serves as a grim reminder about the vulnerability of health systems during major crisis.