Episode of Series “Coping with Serious Illness”.
This film is one of a series of six programs that address the major problems people face in coping with serious illness. The series is hosted by actress, Meryl Streep. This particular program examines the unique relationship that develops between a doctor and a dying patient and looks at the case of Joan Robinson, a woman dying of cancer. Cast also includes Meryl Streep.
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ACMI Identifier
016370
Language
English
Subject categories
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Cancer
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Chronic diseases
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Death - Psychological aspects
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Health education
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Medical care
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Patient care
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Physicians
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Terminal care
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)