The sugar coated bitter pills /
Shaukat Ali Jawaid.
- Karachi, Professional Medical Publications: 1993.
- xviii, 302 pages : 21.5 cm
DC011225
The Sugar-Coated Bitter Pill explores the hidden complexities and ethical dilemmas within modern medicine and the pharmaceutical industry. The book examines how healthcare practices, drugs, and treatments are often presented in a favorable “sugar-coated” way, while underlying risks, side effects, or ethical concerns remain underemphasized. Through critical analysis, case studies, and real-life examples, it highlights the need for transparency, informed decision-making, and ethical responsibility in medicine. This work is intended for healthcare professionals, policymakers, and general readers interested in the social and moral aspects of healthcare.
English.
9698219260
Medical journalism. Medicine--Press coverage. Medical ethics. Physicians--Professional ethics. Medicine--Social aspects. Public health--Pakistan.