Exposition of Medical Greed in the select work of Robin Cook

Abstract

Robin Cook, widely regarded as the "Father of the Medical Thriller," transformed popular fiction by combining medical knowledge with suspenseful plots. Cook, a physician, uses his professional knowledge to uncover the interconnections between medical ethics, technology advancement, and corporate avarice. His groundbreaking work Coma (1977) created the medical thriller as a unique literary subgenre, dramatizing topics like organ harvesting and institutional corruption. Subsequent studies, most notably Vital Signs, broaden this critique to include reproductive technology, healthcare economics, malpractice, and medical commercialization. Cook's realistic images of in vitro fertilization and infertility treatments underscore the emotional, financial, and ethical difficulties suffered by individuals, while also exposing profit-driven conspiracies inside worldwide medical industries. His stories, which combine reality and fiction, entertain while also educating the public about the risks of unregulated medical commercialization. This research paper titled “Exposition of Medical Greed in the select work of Robin Cook,” contends that Cook’s fiction serves as both a social commentary and a cautionary tale, underlining how commercial pressures and legal frameworks influence modern medicine. Finally, Cook’s reputation is defined by his ability to combine medical realism with thriller clichés, emphasizing ethical concerns while enthralling a global audience.