I have recently produced a documentary with a Health Communications/End of
Life
educator, Dr. Marcy Rosenbaum. Dr. Rosenbaum teaches medical students about
different aspects of communication with their patients at the U. of Iowa.
The feedback has been very strong and validating as to the positive effects
of this film. I am writing to you for help. I would like to have a
conversation with you about ways to get the word out about this teaching
tool. The content of this videotape is appropriate for Medical School and
CME classes addressing health and illness, health communication, death and
dying, and end of life care. It is also appropriate for liberal arts
audiences, health care professions audiences and the general public.
Particular organizations that may have interest include Hospice, Cancer
support services, Funeral homes, and Pastoral services.

A detailed discussion guide accompanies the film and provides specific
discussion questions for each of the key themes in the film, as well as some
suggestions for contexts in which the film can be used. Below is a summary
of the
film.

Like Rembrandt Draperies: A Portrait of Cathy Tingle
An Introduction

This moving documentary tells the story of Cathy Tingle, a women who lived
with serious cancer (endometrial cancer and adenocarcinoma) for 10 years.
The film provides an intimate portrait of her encounters with the health
care system, her unique approach to life and death, her relationship with
her oncologist, and her community. Through interviews with Cathy at the end
of her life, and interviews with her oncologist, friends and family, we
learn about Cathy's choices to live a simple, rural lifestyle emphasizing
family and community; the use of both biomedical and complementary therapies
in caring for her health; her special relationship with her oncologist; and
her feelings about dying. We also see the unique way in which the community
participates in her death and burial. Much of the film focuses on what
Cathy needed from health care providers during her odyssey with cancer and
how her oncologist cultivated a partnership and friendship with Cathy as
part of her care. Because Cathy outlived her prognosis by almost 10 years,
her experience of "end of life" care was extensive. This is meant to be an
evocative film raising issues about living with cancer, relationships
between patients and providers, alternative therapies and lifestyles, the
meaning of dying and rituals around death.

The cost is $149 plus $5 shipping & handling, and may be ordered from Lisa
Kaplan (Producer). Testimonials, synopsis, video clips etc. are readily
available at www.lifeworksvideo or by emailing Lisa Kaplan at
.info@... or by calling (859)225-4466 and (859)225-1060.

I look forward to hearing from you, and thank you in advance for your time
and consideration.

Sincerely,
Lisa Kaplan



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