Sci-Fi Short Film: "Instant Doctor" | DUST

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15 Nov 202106:25

Summary

TLDRIn a satirical take on healthcare, a patient receives a series of diagnoses and treatments through an 'Instant Doctor' service. Initially diagnosed with a benign condition, the patient is offered a free treatment. However, the second diagnosis reveals a severe brain tumor, Glioblastoma Multiforme, drastically reducing the patient's life expectancy to about 8 months. The absurdity of the situation is highlighted by the service's impersonal notification to the patient's family and the final, repetitive wish for a 'pleasant life'.

Takeaways

🕒 The script mentions a 'last train in 8 minutes', indicating a time-sensitive situation.
💧 'You chose water.' suggests a decision-making scenario, possibly about a preference or choice.
🚫 'This item is out of stock.' implies a limitation or unavailability of a product or service.
👋 'Welcome to your appointment, Charles.' introduces a character and a setting of a scheduled event.
🤔 'What?' and 'I'm sorry. I didn't get that.' show confusion or a lack of clarity in communication.
🧍 'Your age is 52 years old...' provides personal details about a character, setting the stage for further context.
🏥 'You have two diagnoses and one free treatment today.' reveals the medical context of the script and an offer of service.
💡 'Genius.' could be a sarcastic or ironic comment, suggesting a tone of the script.
💰 'Please confirm co-payment of 126,356 Bitcoins to proceed.' introduces a significant financial transaction, likely exaggerated for comedic effect.
😷 'Diagnosis. Capillary dilation within the bronchial tubes.' and 'Metastatic Glioblastoma Multiforme.' present medical conditions with varying severity.
🕰 'Your life expectancy has been adjusted from 156,982 hours remaining, to 5,837.' dramatically changes the narrative with a life-altering prognosis.
📢 'Your family has been notified via Tik Tok.' shows a modern, possibly inappropriate method of delivering serious news.
🏥 'Please log on to your patient portal, for a referral to a palliative care center near you.' directs the character to seek further medical assistance.
🌐 'Instant Doctor. The most effective mobile healthcare service in the world!' ends the script with a promotional statement for the service, despite the grim context.

Q & A

What is the first indication of time constraint in the script?
-The first indication of a time constraint is the announcement of the 'Last train in 8 minutes.'
What does the script imply about the user's choice of a beverage?
-The script implies that the user has chosen water, as stated in the line 'You chose water.'
What is the issue with the item the user is interested in?
-The item the user is interested in is out of stock, as mentioned in 'I'm sorry. This item is out of stock.'
Who is the person being welcomed to an appointment?
-The person being welcomed to an appointment is Charles, as indicated by 'Welcome to your appointment, Charles.'
What is the user's age, height, and weight according to the script?
-The user is 52 years old, 6 feet 2 inches tall, and weighs 197.6 pounds.
What is the user's response to the first diagnosis offer?
-The user agrees to proceed with the first diagnosis, responding with 'Yes.'
What is the unusual request made during the treatment process?
-An unusual request is made for a co-payment of 126,356 Bitcoins to proceed with the treatment.
What is the first diagnosis given to the user?
-The first diagnosis is capillary dilation within the bronchial tubes.
What serious condition is revealed as the second diagnosis?
-The second diagnosis reveals a serious condition, Metastatic Glioblastoma Multiforme, which is a type of brain tumor.
How is the user informed about their life expectancy after the second diagnosis?
-The user's life expectancy is adjusted to 5,837 hours remaining, which is about 8 months, and their family is notified via Tik Tok.
What service does the script promote as the most effective mobile healthcare service?
-The script promotes 'Instant Doctor' as the most effective mobile healthcare service in the world.

Outlines

00:00

🚂 Last Train Warning and Unexpected Health Appointment

The script begins with a series of fragmented statements, including a warning about the last train arriving in 8 minutes and an apology for an item being out of stock. The narrative shifts to a medical setting where a patient named Charles is greeted for an appointment. The dialogue quickly becomes surreal, with Charles being informed of his age, height, and weight, followed by two medical diagnoses. The first is capillary dilation within the bronchial tubes, and the second is a severe diagnosis of Metastatic Glioblastoma Multiforme, a type of brain tumor. The script humorously includes a request for a co-payment in Bitcoins and a notification to the patient's family via Tik Tok. The service, referred to as Instant Doctor, adjusts the patient's life expectancy to approximately 8 months and directs him to a palliative care center.

05:03

🌟 Praise for the Mobile Healthcare Service

The second paragraph is a repetition of a single statement, emphasizing the effectiveness of the mobile healthcare service as the best in the world. The repeated phrase 'We wish you a pleasant life!' serves as a closing note, possibly indicating a marketing strategy or a reassurance to the patient, despite the grim diagnosis received in the previous paragraph. The repetition may also be interpreted as a form of emphasis or a catchphrase for the service.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡Last train

The term 'last train' refers to the final scheduled train service for the day. In the context of the video, it sets a sense of urgency or a deadline, indicating that there is limited time left for action. It is used at the beginning of the script to immediately capture the viewer's attention.

💡Out of stock

'Out of stock' is a common phrase used in retail to indicate that an item is temporarily unavailable for purchase. In the video, it could symbolize a missed opportunity or a situation where one is left without a desired option, as it is mentioned in a seemingly incongruous context.

💡Appointment

An 'appointment' is a prearranged meeting at a specified time. In the video, it suggests a formal setting and a sense of expectation, as the character Charles is welcomed to his appointment, which could imply a medical or professional context.

💡Diagnosis

A 'diagnosis' is the identification of the nature of an illness or other problems by examination of the symptoms. In the video, it is a central concept, as the character receives two diagnoses, which significantly impact the narrative and the character's life.

💡Capillary dilation

Capillary dilation refers to the widening of capillaries, the smallest blood vessels in the body. In the script, it is the first diagnosis given to the character, indicating a medical condition within the bronchial tubes, which is part of the respiratory system.

💡Co-payment

A 'co-payment' is a fixed amount that a patient pays for a healthcare service, in addition to the insurance coverage. The video uses an exaggerated amount in Bitcoins to add a layer of absurdity to the healthcare scenario presented.

💡Metastatic Glioblastoma Multiforme

Metastatic Glioblastoma Multiforme is a type of aggressive brain tumor that has spread to other parts of the body. In the video, it represents a grave diagnosis that drastically changes the character's life expectancy and sets a somber tone for the remainder of the narrative.

💡Life expectancy

Life expectancy is the predicted length of a person's life based on various factors, including health conditions. The video uses this term to convey the severity of the second diagnosis and its impact on the character's future.

💡Palliative care

Palliative care is a type of care that focuses on providing relief from the symptoms and stress of serious illnesses, improving the quality of life for both the patient and the family. In the video, it is suggested as the next step after the character receives a terminal diagnosis.

💡Instant Doctor

The term 'Instant Doctor' in the video likely refers to a fictional mobile healthcare service that provides quick, on-the-spot medical consultations. It is part of the satirical element of the video, suggesting a service that is both efficient and absurdly named.

💡Tik Tok

Tik Tok is a social media platform known for short-form videos. In the video, it is humorously used as the method of notifying the character's family about their health condition, highlighting the contrast between the seriousness of the news and the casual platform it is delivered through.

Highlights

Last train in 8 minutes.

You chose water.

Item out of stock.

Welcome to your appointment, Charles.

Age is 52 years old.

Height is 6 feet 2 inches, weight is 197.6 pounds.

Two diagnoses and one free treatment today.

Proceed with the first diagnosis?

Payment received for co-payment of 126,356 Bitcoins.

Diagnosis: Capillary dilation within the bronchial tubes.

Initiating treatment for capillary dilation.

Treatment complete.

Proceed with second diagnosis?

Diagnosis: Metastatic Glioblastoma Multiforme.

Glioblastoma Multiforme is a type of brain tumor.

Life expectancy adjusted to 5,837 hours remaining, about 8 months.

Family notified via Tik Tok.

Referral to a palliative care center.

Thank you for choosing Instant Doctor, the most effective mobile healthcare service.

We wish you a pleasant life!