Discussions in Bioethics: A Chronic Problem

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Drama

Overview

One of a series of short, open-ended dramas designed to stimulate discussion of values and ethics in relation to modern medical technology. This film considers the chronic patient's right to quality care, and the acutely ill patient's right to a hospital bed. Jean is suffering from multiple sclerosis and is almost completely paralyzed. It seems that the only ones who care about her are the nurses. With the arrival of a patient in need of an operation, it becomes apparent that chronic patients have little priority.

Keywords

medical ethics
short film

Details

Status: Released
Release date: January 1, 1985
Original language: English
Spoken languages: English
Countries: Canada
Production: ONF,NFB
Cast: Sophie Clément,Frieda Novick,Marthe Turgeon,Lorena Gale,Mae Maislin,R.H. Thomson
Director: Cynthia Scott
Writer: Kelly Rebar
Producer: Wolf Koenig,Andy Thomson
Cinematography: Susan Trow
Budget: Not recorded
Revenue: Not recorded
Homepage: Official site
IMDb: tt0225520