Thursday, August 11, 2005

HoustonChronicle.com - Doctors push St. Luke's to forgo $25 million gift

HoustonChronicle.com - Doctors push St. Luke's to forgo $25 million gift: "Doctors push St. Luke's to forgo $25 million gift
Move to rename tower for a lawyer famed for his medical lawsuits hits raw nerves
By TODD ACKERMAN
Copyright 2005 Houston Chronicle

St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital's famed medical tower will soon be renamed for a Houston lawyer who has made millions taking the health care industry to trial.


The plan to rename the edifice after John O'Quinn in recognition of a $25 million donation by his foundation has infuriated many St. Luke's doctors, who last week began circulating a petition against it and Monday night convened an emergency meeting of the medical executive committee."

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