Modern medicine is incredibly complex. The standard of care is unprecedented. But progress comes at a price: antibiotic resistance, constantly mutating superbugs, the unintended but devastating consequences of opiate prescriptions, and so on are inevitable side effects of healthcare. Has the 'medicalization' of everyday life gone too far, with people taking medications to get rid of even the most minor ailment? Does medicine help us today, and how can its shortcomings be corrected? The author of this book explores the economics and ethics of modern medicine and their impact on our lives.