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Mike Nichols 'Professional Smokestack In The Film Wit'

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It is evident that in the film Wit by Mike Nichols displayed various acts of professional smokestack. As mentioned these healthcare providers are professionals that are self-orientated in their delivery of care which was seen between Dr. Harvey Kelekian and Dr. Jason Posner. These professionals did not exhibit intra/interprofessional collaboration, and were more focused towards treating Vivian Bearing as an experiment rather than a patient. This was manifested in the scene where Vivian Bearing was experiencing a severe fever and particularly feeling quite unwell, which caused her to be admitted to the hospital. Susie Monahan her nurse suggested Dr. Posner alert Dr. Kelekian regarding lowering the dose for the upcoming cycle. However Dr. Posner

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