Facing this information is unpleasant. But once you do, you can navigate your way towards better health, better quality of life, and away from financial ruin. It can also be life saving. The Cost of a Lie is a discussion between five women about a new book, The Medical-Pharmaceutical Killing Machine: Facing Facts Could Save Your Life. It has an American focus, but similar systems involving financial incentives for harm are in place across the world. Most of those being incentivised are not informed of their role in harming others.