Discussions in Bioethics: A Chronic Problem (1985)
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.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.376 |
Directed By
Cynthia Scott
Crew
Andy Thomson
Adrian Croll
Wojtek Klis
Jean-Pierre Joutel
Kelly Rebar
John Martin
Wolf Koenig
Ginny Stikeman
Cynthia Scott
Susan Trow
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