Mac the Knife!
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During the counselling session, the doctor sees a new temporary patient named Mr Collins. Unsurprisingly, the patient utilised a strategy commonly seen in individuals dealing with substance abuse. At first, we hear Mr Collins is a bit freaked out and was told the doctor “Was a good guy to talk to”. The patient began by complimenting the doctor for their compassionate and empathetic approach toward patients facing various challenges.
Subsequently, the patient promptly requested a significant quantity of heroin to satisfy their addiction. Stating that he’s on smack, to which the doctor replies heroin. Mr collins then mentioned he needs about 10 grains to see him through the week; he’s currently on one and a half grains every 6 hours. He did not hand any for about 8 hours and started to feel it affect himself. After that, Mr collins then compliments the doctor once more in the hope he can gain his trust by saying he was told he was a “nice guy.” and to come and see him.
At this point, the doctor profoundly cares for the patient’s well-being. The doctor goes on to ask if he’s tried a drug addiction centre. Subsequently, Mr Collins says, “That’s like trying to get something out of Social Security, ya know!” and dismisses that idea from the doctor. Instead, he states he’s two hours overdue for a fix. He needs some stuff right now.
"Look Man!"
In the meantime, the doctor mentions he doesn’t have the skills, facilities or time to deal with someone quite as ill as Mr collins. Instead, the doctor strongly recommended seeking treatment from a specialised drug addiction centre as the optimal course of action. It must be the answer for him. This way, the patient can receive comprehensive care and support to address the addiction effectively. Mr Collins emphasizes the urgent need for treatment, as he fears that any delay could lead to a critical situation. The patient hopes a sympathy card here will help him get what he wants.
At this point, things start to get heated. The doctor butts in by saying “I can get on the phone now” he can make an urgent appointment to get him seen fast. Mr collins ignore him and tries to bargain with the doctor. He tells the doctor he needs to get down to the chemist and asks if he can help him now. If the doctors are worried about the situation when he is on the straight and narrow, he will return if that is all right.
The doctor makes the decision not to prescribe the hazardous drug. They mentioned that it was in his patient’s best interest and would not give him a heroin prescription. He emphasises again that a drug centre is where Mr Collins should visit. The patient, in a state of increasing agitation, rejects this suggestion.
Lastly, when he realises that he is not going to get a prescription for his drugs, he stands up and threatens the doctor, saying, “Look, man!” and suddenly releases a blade towards the doctor. The video ends abruptly there on the knife with straightforward and honest difficulties of drug addiction and the best way in which to cope with a situation in which the possibility of actual violence was a genuine one.