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American College of Physicians - Conclusion

We hope that this Manual will help physicians, whether they are clinicians, educators, or research scientists, to address some of the challenging ethical dilemmas that confront them each day. The Manual is written for physicians by a physician organization as we attempt to find our way through difficult terrain. Our ultimate intent is to improve the quality of care provided to patients and to give an account of the conduct of the virtuous physician in whom patients and the public may justifiably place their trust.

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