Movie Description
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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Cynthia Scott
- Producer : Wolf Koenig
- Writer : Kelly Rebar
- Editor : Ginny Stikeman
- Cast : Sophie Clément,Lorena Gale,Mae Maislin,Frieda Novick,R.H. Thomson,Marthe Turgeon
Cast
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Facts
Original TitleDiscussions in Bioethics: A Chronic Problem
Status Released
Release Information
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1985-01-01
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 00h 12m
Homepagehttps://nfb.ca/film/discussions_in_bioethics_chronic_problem
Production CompaniesONF | NFB
Genres
- Drama
