The movie Wit portrays the gripping trials of a patient with terminal cancer and the ethical dilemmas health care professionals must face when treating such a disease. It follows the journey of Vivian Bearing, a middle-aged English professor who is suddenly diagnosed with stage four ovarian cancer. She agrees to undergo an experimental treatment conducted by Dr. Kelekian and Dr. Posner where she will receive a vigorous dosage of chemotherapy in attempt to combat the growing cancer cells. However, there are several unseen consequences to such treatment that evolve throughout the plot. The method of care and the physician-patient relationship play a vital role in communicating the problems of today’s health care system. Although the themes
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One of the main takeaways from the movie was the severe need the health care system has for human compassion. It is often something that is overlooked on the physicians side when it comes to care, however, it can sometimes result in the life or death of a patient. In Vivian Bearing’s case, the interaction she had with compassionate people was extremely limited, yet it was something that was crucial to her last moments. Human compassion is something we all desire and cannot live without. That is one theme I will be sure to integrate into my future career because I have seen through this movie, but also first hand the impact it can have on a person’s life. It is also important to explain the patient’s current state to them and include them in decisions so they feel as if they have some control over the situation. If all the decisions are made for them and a strong physician patient relationship fails to develop, the patient’s rate of survival is not only lower but their mental state is greatly effected. In order to have a successful practice, not only for the physician but also the patient, it is crucial to incorporate the themes of Wit into one’s everyday life and become familiar the dilemmas that are bound to occur in a health care profession. By using the story of Vivian Bearing and those who cared for her as a guide, we can create a health care system that not only works toward the interests of the patient but also the physician, resulting in a well rounded method of
One of the main takeaways from the movie was the severe need the health care system has for human compassion. It is often something that is overlooked on the physicians side when it comes to care, however, it can sometimes result in the life or death of a patient. In Vivian Bearing’s case, the interaction she had with compassionate people was extremely limited, yet it was something that was crucial to her last moments. Human compassion is something we all desire and cannot live without. That is one theme I will be sure to integrate into my future career because I have seen through this movie, but also first hand the impact it can have on a person’s life. It is also important to explain the patient’s current state to them and include them in decisions so they feel as if they have some control over the situation. If all the decisions are made for them and a strong physician patient relationship fails to develop, the patient’s rate of survival is not only lower but their mental state is greatly effected. In order to have a successful practice, not only for the physician but also the patient, it is crucial to incorporate the themes of Wit into one’s everyday life and become familiar the dilemmas that are bound to occur in a health care profession. By using the story of Vivian Bearing and those who cared for her as a guide, we can create a health care system that not only works toward the interests of the patient but also the physician, resulting in a well rounded method of