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BI Deaconess plans review of doctor’s dismissal over ‘gay lifestyle’ warnings

BI Deaconess plans review of doctor’s dismissal over ‘gay lifestyle’ warnings

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BOSTON – A doctor fired for repeatedly speaking out about medical risks tied to sex between men will be given a last chance to appeal his dismissal from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center at a hearing Wednesday before hospital directors. Dr. Paul Church, a Needham urologist, had his medical privileges revoked in March after a decade of conflict with hospital administrators over the issue. In September, a Beth Israel disciplinary board rejected Church's appeal of his dismissal.

BOSTON – A doctor fired for repeatedly speaking out about medical risks tied to sex between men will be given a last chance to appeal his dismissal from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center at a hearing Wednesday before hospital directors. Dr. Paul Church, a Needham urologist, had his medical privileges revoked in March after a decade of conflict with hospital administrators over the issue. In September, a Beth Israel disciplinary board rejected Church's appeal of his dismissal.…