The “Olden Days – Modern Way” contrast provided an interesting perspective on the evolution of medical practice. The “Olden Days” part of the video effortlessly illustrated the paternalistic approach to medicine with a uni-directional doctor-patient relationship being shown. The barrier between doctor and patient was evident, as well as the closed and formal discourse between them both. The “Modern Way” part of the video showed the development of medicine in not only consultation method (open and informal discourse between doctor and patient with a shared mutual exchange of information) but also the emergence of disciplines of complementary and alternative medicine in the portrayed “holistic clinic”. Overall, this video has accurately shown how medicine has moved from a dogmatic to a very pragmatic approach, which almost certainly has improved quality of care and patient satisfaction subsequently. I really appreciated the subtle qualities of the video, with the monochrome video for “Olden Days” and vivid multicolour video for “Modern Way”. To me this represented the lack of perspective and knowledge of medicine and medical practice in “Olden Days” while in “Modern Way”, this represented the holistic approach to medicine, the enlightened understanding we now have of the doctor-patient interaction. It was a very good portrayal of how medical practice has changed over the years, with a great example of a model consultation in “Modern Way” involving empathy, compassion and a little bit of humour! The message is certainly profound and communicated excellently.
I really enjoyed this short-film and thought it drew up the parallels between the ‘Olden Days’ and the ‘Modern Way’ in a very effective and accessible format. I like the use of the black white and the mechanical movements in the first half of the movie to demonstrate the rigid and paternalistic nature of the doctor-patient relationship; and by contrast the use of colour and more fluid movements to portray the evolution of this relationship into the present day. Whilst the first half of the movie showed the straight-forward and ‘traditional’ model of patient care – by which the patient presents with a problem and the doctor provides treatment without any input or further consideration from the patient, the latter half shows a world where alternative treatments (and by extension, an element of medical diversity) is integrated into everyday medical practice and the patient is given much more say in the treatment they receive. Though exaggerated to some degree (and to humorous effect), I think this piece reflected reality quite nicely and encapsulated the cultural shift that has occurred within medicine over the past 50 or so years in a way that was both succinct and entertaining.
I thought this short film was a clever and thoughtful take on how the doctor-patient relationship has transformed over time. What stood out to me most was how it used style and tone to tell a story beyond just the dialogue; the rigid, almost robotic atmosphere of the “Olden Days” contrasted sharply with the warmth and openness of the “Modern Way.” It wasn’t just about the change in medical practice, but also about the shift in mindset, from authority to empathy, from being “treated” to being “heard.”
I liked that the film didn’t present either era as perfect but instead showed how each reflected its own values and limitations. The humour and exaggeration made it easy to connect with, while still prompting reflection on how medicine continues to evolve. It’s a short film that manages to be both entertaining and quietly insightful about the human side of healthcare.
The “Olden Days – Modern Way” contrast provided an interesting perspective on the evolution of medical practice. The “Olden Days” part of the video effortlessly illustrated the paternalistic approach to medicine with a uni-directional doctor-patient relationship being shown. The barrier between doctor and patient was evident, as well as the closed and formal discourse between them both. The “Modern Way” part of the video showed the development of medicine in not only consultation method (open and informal discourse between doctor and patient with a shared mutual exchange of information) but also the emergence of disciplines of complementary and alternative medicine in the portrayed “holistic clinic”. Overall, this video has accurately shown how medicine has moved from a dogmatic to a very pragmatic approach, which almost certainly has improved quality of care and patient satisfaction subsequently. I really appreciated the subtle qualities of the video, with the monochrome video for “Olden Days” and vivid multicolour video for “Modern Way”. To me this represented the lack of perspective and knowledge of medicine and medical practice in “Olden Days” while in “Modern Way”, this represented the holistic approach to medicine, the enlightened understanding we now have of the doctor-patient interaction. It was a very good portrayal of how medical practice has changed over the years, with a great example of a model consultation in “Modern Way” involving empathy, compassion and a little bit of humour! The message is certainly profound and communicated excellently.
I really enjoyed this short-film and thought it drew up the parallels between the ‘Olden Days’ and the ‘Modern Way’ in a very effective and accessible format. I like the use of the black white and the mechanical movements in the first half of the movie to demonstrate the rigid and paternalistic nature of the doctor-patient relationship; and by contrast the use of colour and more fluid movements to portray the evolution of this relationship into the present day. Whilst the first half of the movie showed the straight-forward and ‘traditional’ model of patient care – by which the patient presents with a problem and the doctor provides treatment without any input or further consideration from the patient, the latter half shows a world where alternative treatments (and by extension, an element of medical diversity) is integrated into everyday medical practice and the patient is given much more say in the treatment they receive. Though exaggerated to some degree (and to humorous effect), I think this piece reflected reality quite nicely and encapsulated the cultural shift that has occurred within medicine over the past 50 or so years in a way that was both succinct and entertaining.
I thought this short film was a clever and thoughtful take on how the doctor-patient relationship has transformed over time. What stood out to me most was how it used style and tone to tell a story beyond just the dialogue; the rigid, almost robotic atmosphere of the “Olden Days” contrasted sharply with the warmth and openness of the “Modern Way.” It wasn’t just about the change in medical practice, but also about the shift in mindset, from authority to empathy, from being “treated” to being “heard.”
I liked that the film didn’t present either era as perfect but instead showed how each reflected its own values and limitations. The humour and exaggeration made it easy to connect with, while still prompting reflection on how medicine continues to evolve. It’s a short film that manages to be both entertaining and quietly insightful about the human side of healthcare.