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.

Release Date : January 1, 1985

Runtime : 12m

Genre : Drama  

Companies : ONF | NFB

Countries : Canada

Keywords : medical ethics, short film