The film Awakenings is an evidence to the ambition of a neurologist who temporarily gave back “freedom” to his post-encephalitis patients, paralyzed by Parkinson’s disease for decades, attending with what was considered a miracle drug: L-dopa. These awakenings opened his eyes to the tragedy: the transition of time that not all of the patients could admit to having lost. The difference between the benefits and unfavorable side effects, however noticeable they seem, is a difficult area in the doctor-patient relationship. Both must accept the reality of the situation. This movie is indeed a powerful study of medical ethics and of the value of existence.
According to Serrania (2007) This is the great discovery in the opening scenes of "Awakenings," …show more content…
Dr. Sayer may have discovered a drug that miraculously wakes them up or let them move and act normal like the others. His patients like Leonard was locked away from the world he had grew up on. It is selfish for Dr. Sayers part to take that happiness away. " Life may be given to us but it may also be taken away from us." That was the line that took my attention when Dr. Sayer said that. He was very right about that. So basically even though the patients had this drug this may not be the answer to really cure their illness it just makes them feel better, feel normal but deep down it still affects their mental, physical emotional disorder and can also double the dose which has a great impact on their bodies and prolong the treatment. The effect of the drug is only for temporary.
If one has no hope, which is better: To remain hopeless, or to be given hope and then lose it again? (Oliver Sacks,1990) After watching the Awakenings, what the movie convey is the determination and courage of the patients and fathom experience of their doctors in a small way that they experienced again to be born, to open your eyes and feel the environment around you and feel that you are still
According to Serrania (2007) This is the great discovery in the opening scenes of "Awakenings," …show more content…
Dr. Sayer may have discovered a drug that miraculously wakes them up or let them move and act normal like the others. His patients like Leonard was locked away from the world he had grew up on. It is selfish for Dr. Sayers part to take that happiness away. " Life may be given to us but it may also be taken away from us." That was the line that took my attention when Dr. Sayer said that. He was very right about that. So basically even though the patients had this drug this may not be the answer to really cure their illness it just makes them feel better, feel normal but deep down it still affects their mental, physical emotional disorder and can also double the dose which has a great impact on their bodies and prolong the treatment. The effect of the drug is only for temporary.
If one has no hope, which is better: To remain hopeless, or to be given hope and then lose it again? (Oliver Sacks,1990) After watching the Awakenings, what the movie convey is the determination and courage of the patients and fathom experience of their doctors in a small way that they experienced again to be born, to open your eyes and feel the environment around you and feel that you are still