Marcia Angell is a distinguished voice in examining the intersection of medicine, ethics, and public policy. Her writings critically explore the nature of medical evidence, the complexities of end-of-life care, and the often-fraught relationship between industry and academic medicine. Angell's work is characterized by a sharp analysis of how medical knowledge confronts legal and societal realities. She is dedicated to uncovering truths and proposing solutions within the healthcare landscape, challenging prevailing narratives with evidence-based insights.
A physician and former editor-in-chief of The New England Journal of Medicine provides an explosive critique of the pharmaceutical industry, detailing its dangerous influence on medical research, education, and physicians; exposing the reasons behind the spiraling prescription drug prices; and proposing a program of vital reforms. Reprint.