1/ A doctor at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Houston expressed concerns about the quality of ICU care in emails to colleagues.
A few weeks later, he was told that hospital officials could end his career.
We have a recording of the warning.
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A few weeks later, he was told that hospital officials could end his career.
We have a recording of the warning.
propub.li/2CEntTf
2/ The story starts in September 2015, when Dr. Tomas Rios sent three emails to colleagues laying out his belief that some of his patients had received unnecessary medical treatments. propub.li/2CEntTf 
3/ Three weeks later, Dr. Rios was called to a meeting. But it wasn’t to discuss his concerns—it was to warn him that officials planned to “develop the evidence” against him that could end his career.
Here’s what one doctor relayed: propub.li/2CEntTf
Here’s what one doctor relayed: propub.li/2CEntTf
4/ Dr. Victor Narcisse, Dr. Rios’ boss, goes on to compare those plans to end his career to an “assassination.” propub.li/2CEntTf
5/ Dr. Narcisse also warns that officials could impair Dr. Rios’ future as a physician. propub.li/2CEntTf
6/ Dr. Rios filed a lawsuit alleging retaliation. A transcript of the recording was filed in the case. documentcloud.org/documents/4999…
7/ St. Luke’s has denied Dr. Rios’ allegations. Dr. Narcisse did not return emails and a phone call seeking comment. propub.li/2CEntTf
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