TY - BOOK AU - Jawaid,Shaukat Ali TI - The sugar coated bitter pills SN - 9698219260 U1 - 610.696 PY - 1993/// CY - Karachi PB - Professional Medical Publications KW - Medical journalism KW - Medicine KW - Press coverage KW - Medical ethics KW - Physicians KW - Professional ethics KW - Social aspects KW - Public health KW - Pakistan N1 - DC011225 N2 - 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 ER -