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Discussions in Bioethics: A Chronic Problem (1985)

Directed by Cynthia Scott

Drama · 12m

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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Cast

Sophie Clément Lorena Gale
M
Mae Maislin
F
Frieda Novick R.H. Thomson Marthe Turgeon

Crew

Director
Cynthia Scott
Writer
Kelly Rebar
Director of Photography
Susan Trow
Editor
Ginny Stikeman
Producer
Wolf Koenig

Details

Release date
1985-01-01
Runtime
12m
Genres
Drama
Original language
EN
Spoken languages
English
Countries
Canada
Production
ONF | NFB