Hypochondriacs and Health Care: A Tug of War

Synopsis

Recreates dramatically typical interviews with hypochrondrical patients. Dr Rynearson interjects his own thoughts and feelings as a physician. Designed to help students recognise their own feelings toward hypochrondrical patients and to develop realistic expectations and methods of treating them.

Language

English

Country

United States

Medium

Film; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 38 min.

Technical information

Black-and-white / Sound

Year of production

1977

Availability

Hire

Notes

Archival interest.

Uses

Courses for medical and nursing students. *BMA/BLAT

Subjects

Medical sciences

Keywords

hypochondria

Credits

Producer

M Felt; Robert R Rynearson

Distribution Formats

Type

Film

Format

16mm

Production Company

Name

Workshop Films

Distributor

Name

BMA Film and Video Library

Web

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Phone

020 7383 6690

Fax

020 7388 2544

Address

BMA House
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