What is public trust in the health system? Insight into health data use. By F.Gille, Bristol: Policy Press, Bristol University. 2023. pp. 166. £45 (cloth). ISBN: 978‐1‐4473‐6735‐2

The success of health system activities is contingent upon public trust, a crucial factor underscored by the recent COVID-19 pandemic. However, the concept of public trust and what it means for health stakeholders remain ambiguous. ‘What is Public Trust in the Health System?’ by Felix Gille addresses this gap in understanding, offering a timely and precise conceptual exploration. Drawing from several years of research in the UK and Europe, the book offers an evidence-based description of the key components of public trust as they extend to all areas of life. Qualitative case studies from biobank research and care data program underscores the importance of integrating public trust into health policymaking. Subsequent chapters provide thematic instruments to guide health system governance…