Critical Analysis of Business & Medicine Ethically

Abstract In the book Taking Sides, authors Lisa Newton and Maureen Ford present an issue "Are business and medicine ethically incompatible." Professor of medicine, Arnold S. Relman's analysis of "What Market Values are doing in Medicine" is used to present a case for 'yes' they are incompatible. Assistant Professor of business, Andrew C. Wicks analysis of Albert Schweitzer or Ivan Boesky, "Why we should reject the Dichotomy between Medicine and Business is used to present …

…them to a higher level of responsibility and caution. Opportunities for misconduct are plentiful, and measures should be taken to minimize them. Mr. Wicks' concepts seem framed and tailored for the encapsulated health maintenance organization, but seem unsuitable for most of the issues discussed by the opposition, Dr. Relman. Reference: 1.Newton, Leslie H., and Ford, Maureen M. Taking Sides: Clashing Views on Controversial Issues in Business Ethics and Society. Sixth Ed., Guildford, CT: Dushkin/McGraw