The Doctor (1991)

A must see for all medical personnel

If you work in the medical field you have to give yourself the opportunity to see one of the best movies made starring William Hurt. A doctor who is good at what he does, surgery, but is flippant and unattentive to his patients. He does not treat them like people just as objects to talk over and around but never to.

This successful doctor gets sick and the shoe is on the other foot and he has to deal with the paperwork involved in being a patient, he has to deal with a distant and efficient doctor. He is demanding and rude to the staff.

He meets June who is a terminal cancer patient and she teaches him some of life's lessons.

A heart warming excellent story done with taste and grace.


December 22, 2008

A must see

If you have epilepsy or no anyone with it you need to look at this movie it will help you so much December 3, 2008

The Doctor

Having had health problems and dealing with a plethora of Drs, nurses and health care "professionals" and ancillary staff, it is my personal opinion that many of them have never been ill and/or in need of hospitalization. This movie should be required viewing for everyone that earns a paycheck in any aspect of health care, from Drs to housekeeping to the switchboard operator. August 27, 2008

dr. dr.

This should be required viewing for ALL doctors . . .on a regular recurring basis. August 7, 2008

Harrowing and Touching

Yes, it's another cancer movie. This one has an interesting twist, though: this time it's about a doctor. Picture your typical Western doctor: all business, no muss, no fuss.

He has no compassion for his patients and even makes jokes of their illnesses. Then karma catches up with him and he is struck like a lightning bolt with the awareness of what it's like to be a patient in his own hospital. You will undoubtedly be amazed at the transformation of this man's surprisingly gentle and caring soul.

Chris Cade
[...] May 17, 2008

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