Medicines, in their various forms, are an important part of daily life and health for many consumers across diverse cultures. However, beliefs and trust inherent in treatment are - at best - poorly understood. Major dislocation of trust occurs when the media report medical scandals, or when...

Cover -- Editorial advisory board -- Guest editorial -- The dark side of the pharmaceutical industry -- Went in for Botox and left with a rhinoplasty -- Transparency of hope -- Social media in medical and health care: opportunities and challenges -- Content and compliance of pharmaceutical...