Updated 2nd edition! The perfect primer for physicians struggling with today's ethical dilemmas. Learn the differences between yesterday's ethics and those you and your fellow physicians must adhere to today. It includes case studies and examples of how an ethics committee should function. Rediscover Aristotle’s answer to “Why act ethically?” Learn how to balance the varied interests of stakeholders in an ethical dilemma. Examine the relationships among ethics, philosophy and behavioral psychology. Every physician leader who’s ever faced an ethical challenge should read this book.