RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Ethics and the pitchside physician JF Journal of Medical Ethics JO J Med Ethics FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd and Institute of Medical Ethics SP 456 OP 457 DO 10.1136/jme.2007.021840 VO 34 IS 6 A1 L R Salkeld YR 2008 UL http://jme.bmj.com/content/34/6/456.abstract AB Sports medicine is a rapidly expanding area of clinical practice. The pitchside physician faces many ethical challenges in managing the injuries and wellbeing of sports men and women. This brief essay describes some of the dilemmas frequently encountered by the pitchside physician and calls for a discussion of the issues raised.