Godwin Kenneth T.

Tan

Noel Brylle D. Vagilidad

CASE 4 Dr. Kevorkian

Script

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INT. DODONG'S HOSPITAL ROOM - NIGHT

DODONG: (weakly writing a letter, voiceover)

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INT. NOEL'S APARTMENT - NIGHT

NOEL: (reading Dodong's letter) Dodong is asking for a way out, mentioning Dr. Kevorkian's
device. We need to gather the facts.

GODWIN: (nodding) Dr. Kevorkian developed a suicide machine with carbon dioxide, facing
legal actions for assisting those who weren't solely terminally ill.

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INT. NOEL'S APARTMENT - CONTINUED

NOEL: The ethical dilemma here involves the right to assisted suicide and the potential misuse,
especially for non-terminally ill individuals.

GODWIN: (serious) Autonomy and compassion support assisted suicide, but we can't overlook
concerns about the sanctity of life and the potential for abuse.

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INT. NOEL'S APARTMENT - CONTINUED*

NOEL: (contemplating) Our options include allowing assisted suicide with strict regulations,
banning it entirely, or finding a middle ground, maybe requiring a terminal illness for eligibility.

GODWIN: (thoughtful) How do we balance these alternatives with virtues and principles?
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INT. NOEL'S APARTMENT - CONTINUED

NOEL: (discussing) We need to balance autonomy with the sanctity of life, considering
regulations to prevent abuse and ensuring our decision aligns with our underlying virtues.

GODWIN: (serious) And what about the consequences?

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INT. NOEL'S APARTMENT - CONTINUED

NOEL: (thinking) We must evaluate the positive and negative outcomes, considering potential
misuse, impact on medical ethics, and societal implications.

GODWIN: (nodding) It's a tough decision, Noel.

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INT. NOEL'S APARTMENT - CONTINUED

NOEL: (decisive) Let's go to Dodong. Whatever his choice, we need to be there for him. He's
our friend, and we'll face this together.

GODWIN: (sincere) Agreed. Let's go.

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INT. DODONG'S HOSPITAL ROOM - NIGHT

NOEL: (softly) Dodong, we're here. Let's talk.

GODWIN: (supportive) Whatever decision you make, we're with you.

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FADE OUT