I’ve been thinking about narrative medicine lately – you know, when a diagnosis turns into a story that actually heals. How would you rewrite a patient’s timeline as a screenplay, Vrach?

Doctor: *leans back, glances at the monitor* You got a heart rate that's higher than a nervous hummingbird on espresso. Patient: *sighs* I don’t even know what to say. I’ve been feeling… off. Doctor: Off? You could say “I’ve been feeling like the Wi‑Fi is spotty and my thoughts are buffering.” Anyway, let’s talk science first, then feelings. Blood work in a minute, scans in two. Patient: Okay. I just… I think this is all too much. I feel like I’m a character in some tragicomedy that I didn’t audition for. Doctor: You’re right, we’re shooting a drama here. The plot twist is the symptom that broke the quiet rhythm. First, we’ll get a picture of your heart. Then we’ll see if the brain's in on the joke. Patient: And the ending? I guess I’m hoping for a happy one, but I’m ready for the dark comedy, too. Doctor: Both can happen. If the scans show a block, we’ll cut it. If it’s a flare, we’ll treat it. Either way, the script will end with you walking out of here, not a ghost haunting the hallway. Patient: *laughs nervously* I guess that’s the point, isn’t it? To keep the story moving. Doctor: Exactly. And remember, the camera can always cut to a different angle if the narrative needs a change. We'll give you the best scene, even if the first take was shaky.