This book was produced in conjunction with the Chicago Medical Society and the American Medical Association and is specifically tailored to an audience that includes physicians, lawyers, and healthcare administrators along with business healthcare affiliates. The book includes a number of peer-reviewed chapters on core physician-centric legal topics from authors including nationally-recognized physicians, lawyers, government officials and other industry experts who share the mission of the ABA Health Section to lead and shape the national discussion on pressing health law issues of the day. With the backing of the ABA's 400,000 members, the Health Section has drawn on diverse professional experiences and varied viewpoints.