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Ethical Case Study
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Dr. B and Dr. R are sole owners of two medical practices that operate in the same medical building. The two doctors agree to combine assets and liabilities of the two businesses to form a
To discuss: If Dr. R is acting in ethical manner and how Dr. B can renegotiate the partnership agreement to avoid the dispute?
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