Jawaid, Shaukat Ali

The sugar coated bitter pills / Shaukat Ali Jawaid. - Karachi, Professional Medical Publications: 1993. - xviii, 302 pages : 21.5 cm

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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.

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Medical journalism.
Medicine--Press coverage.
Medical ethics.
Physicians--Professional ethics.
Medicine--Social aspects.
Public health--Pakistan.

610.696 / JAW