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A woman tries to tell her uncomprehending doctor that she doesn't have her family medical history because, as an adoptee, she's legally denied access to the records.
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- Conrad Bishop
A module from "Family Snapshots," sixty-five 90-second dramas about family life, broadcast from 1994 to the present on more than 70 stations.
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A module from "Family Snapshots," sixty-five 90-second dramas about family life, broadcast from 1994 to the present on more than 70 stations.
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Shawn Cooper
Posted on January 28, 2006 at 09:11 AM | Permalink
Review of Medical History
Made me smile and made me mad - a truth-telling piece. Excellent.
Who hasn't faced frustration when dealing with a physician? Communication can be challenging. Mix in legal retraints and you have a recipe for struggle.
I'm not adopted, but I could feel the frustration one would face in such a circumstance.
A provocative and frustrating theme perfectly softened by humor and good pacing.
I'd like to hear more pieces like this on my radio.