Late Shift (2025) Movie Script
LATE SHIFHi.
Hello.
Did you have a nice day off?
I went to the zoo with Emma.
We sat in front of the monkey cage
for three hours.
And you?
Nothing special.
I should buy new ones too.
They were on sale.
- Hi.
- Hi.
New arrival.
- I'll help you.
- Thank you.
We can't even arrive in peace.
- I'll be with you in a minute.
- Yes.
- Hi.
- Good morning everybody.
I've already called everyone.
We have 25 patients on the ward,
almost full.
Yes, I know it's not your fault.
Sure, we always manage somehow.
- How was your vacation?
- Amazing.
- Hello.
- Hello.
Hello.
- You're an angel.
- You'd do the same for me.
We have to change her incontinence pants.
Would you mind stepping outside
for a minute?
No problem. -Thanks.
You'll have to stand up now.
I'll help you.
Just put this hand on my shoulder.
Exactly.
Look, this is my colleague.
Hello, I'm Floria Lind.
I'm doing the late shift.
What's the matter?
You're in hospital.
You'll have to stand up.
Now the other hand, please.
- I'll count to three.
- Hold on tight.
One, two, three.
Very good.
All good.
I got you.
Mrs. Kuhn,
it's going to feel a bit cold on your leg.
Don't be afraid.
Mrs. Kuhn, I'm going to remove
your underpants now.
- You're doing this very well.
- Very good, yes.
- Super.
- Don't worry.
Could you lift your right foot?
- Just a little bit.
- Lift your right foot.
- Very good.
- Yes, that's good.
- Very good.
- Exactly.
- Now the left one, please.
- Now the other foot.
Exactly, this one. You're doing great!
We're almost there.
Perfect. You did it.
Very good, Mrs. Kuhn.
Okay, now just come with me.
You can sit on the bed now.
You can support yourself with that hand.
Exactly.
You're doing great.
- Careful, I'll step over here.
- Yes. Careful.
Very good.
I got it here. Very good.
No, one moment.
Exactly. And this side...
Alright?
- Yes.
- Okay.
- Great.
- Alright?
- Very good.
- All good.
Now I'm going to lay you down
on the bed, Mrs. Kuhn.
I'll put you on your side.
Careful, just a moment.
There you are.
Very good. Thank you.
Just ring the bell if you need anything.
And don't get up alone.
- Oh, you're still here, Mr. Leu.
- I missed you.
- I'll be with you in a second.
- Yes.
Sarah's ill. It's just the two of us
with the first semester student.
- We're almost full.
- Yep.
But they won't block beds
or bring in a temp.
- You'll do the east wing?
- Yes, as usual.
- What about Claudia?
- She has a big management meeting.
She won't come today.
Hello everyone.
- Hi, I'm Floria.
- Amelie.
- Should the student shadow you first?
- If necessary.
Bea does the east wing, I'll do the west.
Just check in with me sometimes too.
But for now
you can check the sink room,
take the bedpans out
of the dishwasher...
Tie up the laundry bags, prepare new ones.
I've done it before.
- About Mr. Leu...
- Yes?
Shouldn't his histological report
be ready by now?
Yes, the suspicion's been confirmed:
colon cancer.
Dr. Strobel was supposed
to talk to him this morning,
but she hasn't yet.
I think she's in surgery all day.
He'll ask me
if I know anything.
Bea doesn't make any effort
with the students.
Yes.
So... Room 1, our new arrival, Mrs. Kuhn.
She's here for constipation,
from a nursing home.
It says here that she's a bit lethargic
but likes to sing.
At the door is Mrs. Cosatto,
second day after surgery, independent.
You just have to motivate her
to drink more.
Room 2, Mrs. Bilgin, 67,
throat cancer, bone metastases.
The doctors want to talk to her
and her sons this afternoon.
- Does she have a living will?
- No.
I was just with her
and repositioned her
and gave her something
for her pain.
Room 3, Mr. Leu. You know him,
at the window.
And at the door is Mr. Schneider, 72.
I know him well too.
His daughter's always there.
He's becoming increasingly foggy.
Room 4, both are in surgery.
Room 5, at the door is Mrs. Lauber.
- And at the window is Mrs. Morina.
- Yes, I know her.
Here, for her kids.
She was here last year already,
I hoped to never see her again.
Tomorrow's her tumor board.
It doesn't look good.
Room 6, Mr. Nana, a young man
with suspected ileus.
He's drinking contrast medium
for his planned Cand goes to the OR
depending on the results.
He refused the gastric tube.
- Fantastic.
- Yes.
Room 7, our private care patient
Mr. Severin, 51.
The oncologist gave him his diagnosis
this morning.
Pancreatic cancer.
He suffers from back pain,
but apart from that he's independent.
I'm done.
And the new patient has just arrived.
Sorry, I completely forgot.
Osmani, gallbladder surgery.
He's a bit late,
the surgery's planned for now.
He goes into room 6.
Here's the key for the "poison" cabinet.
Could you finish restocking
the drawers before you go to Bea?
Syringes with liquid
for flushing IV catheters,
blood draw tubes,
just fill up all the drawers and then
put the cart in the hallway.
- Okay.
- Thank you.
- Hello, I'm Floria Lind. Please follow me.
- Hello. Sorry for being late.
You need to go to the OR immediately.
The patient has only just arrived.
I'll send him down right away.
- Please hurry up.
- Yes, of course.
Please use the toilet if you need to
and then undress completely.
Remove all jewelry, dentures and so forth,
I'm going to give you a gown.
- Hello.
- Hello.
My name's Floria Lind,
I'm doing the late shift tonight.
- I'll stop by when I do the rounds, okay?
- Thank you.
Please put this on
and I'll go get your gown.
Excuse me? My husband would like
to have his own room.
Does he have private insurance?
Sorry, then he can't have a single room.
But if this man snores,
my husband can't sleep.
We have very good ear plugs.
I'll see what I can do tomorrow,
but now please use the toilet,
I'll be with you in a minute.
Hi, Floria, third floor.
I need a transport to the OR.
We need at least 20 minutes.
That's too long.
I'll do it myself then.
Excuse me? I should've gotten
my second antibiotic treatment at 2:30 p.m.,
it's already 2:45 p.m.
I'll check in with you very soon.
Amelie?
Can you tell Bea
that I have to take someone to the OR?
Okay.
But shouldn't the antibiosis be given
in the same intervals?
Several people on the station
are getting antibioses,
so we can't do it by the minute.
But I got the first one at 6:30 a.m.,
the second one I should get now
at 2:30 p.m.
and another one at 10:30 p.m.
It's just the two of us today,
it takes a bit of patience.
Your husband needs to end
his phone call
and put on this gown.
We have our own business
and my husband has to tell our son
what to do.
I understand,
but they're waiting for him in the OR.
Yes.
Mr. Osmani? Please end the phone call now,
we really must hurry.
Take off your socks too, please.
You can put the clothes
in the wardrobe over there.
Your glasses too.
- The glasses too?
- Yes.
Please lie down in the bed now.
- There you go.
- Thank you.
Excuse me? Can I wait here?
No, you'd best go home.
The doctor will contact you
after the surgery.
But if you like you can help me
roll the bed out of the room.
- Yes.
- Yes?
Careful.
- Have you written down your overtime?
- Sure. To the second.
- Have a nice evening.
- Thank you. Bye!
- This way.
- Yes.
- Osmani?
- Yes.
Finally!
I'm Mr. Baer. I'll take care of you
during the anesthesia
and make sure you sleep well.
Please lie down on this bed.
He's still wearing his underwear.
You were supposed to
put on the mesh pants, Mr. Osmani.
Just put it there.
Name, age,
reason for the surgery?
Please repeat your name,
your date of birth,
and why you're here.
Alban Osmani,
born 9/8/1970,
gallbladder.
- Are you warm and comfortable?
- Yeah.
You'll be back with us in no time, okay?
- See you later.
- Bye.
Mrs. Lind?
Can you tell me what happens next?
The attending physician will later
talk to you about the findings.
The attending physician...
And you don't know anything?
I've been here for six days already.
The doctors keep changing
and no one explains what's going on.
I know, Mr. Leu.
All these examinations take time.
But it's not okay
to keep people waiting so long.
You want to know
what's the matter.
Okay, take a rest for now
and I'll try to find out
when Dr. Strobel's finished in the OR.
- Okay?
- Yes.
I have to fetch someone
from the recovery room.
Hi, this is Floria, third floor.
About Robert Leu.
Dr. Strobel wanted to check in
with him today.
Do you know roughly
when she'll be done in the OR?
We just had an emergency come in,
but I'll remind her.
Alright, but please tell her immediately
when she's done. It's important.
- Yes, sure.
- Thank you.
- Hello.
- Hello.
Alright...
- I'm changing your fluid.
- Okay.
[in French] Is this beer?
No, champagne.
- Oh, champagne.
- Yeah.
- Are you drinking a glass every ten minutes?
- Yes.
Do I have to get surgery?
- We'll only know that after the CT scan.
- [in French] And when?
I've been here for four hours.
Soon, that's why
you're drinking the contrast medium.
My mother always told me: eat!
And now...
This pain.
- Too much fondue?
- [in French] No, I don't like it.
Me neither.
I'll take your temperature.
Do you have any pain
on a scale from one to ten?
Three maybe.
- Three.
- Yes.
Nausea?
What?
A little.
- A little?
- Yes.
Then it might really be better
to put a gastric tube...
No!
No gastric tube.
[in French] I already said no.
It's just... If you throw up
the CT scan can't be done.
[in French] No, I don't want that.
I already said, no gastric tube.
I'm scared.
A tube? Down the throat? No.
Okay. If you need anything,
just ring the bell, okay?
I'm all alone.
My family's in Burkina Faso.
I have no friends.
Well, you have me.
Oh, thank you.
Hello, I'm doing my rounds.
Hello, Mrs. Lind.
Hello, Mr. Schneider.
I'm Floria Lind on the late shift.
I'll check under your gown, okay?
How is he today?
This morning I thought
he was a bit better,
but now he's quite absent again,
like in the past few days.
It's been like this for weeks.
Up and down...
It's very hard to bear.
I can't get anything done anymore.
Do you have any support?
I have a brother. But in the end
it still falls on the daughters.
You should take a break.
Go to the cafeteria,
eat and drink something...
I just don't want to be gone when he...
It's of no use to your dad
if you don't take care of yourself.
I just wish he could let go.
So selfish, right?
No, not at all.
Feelings like that are completely normal.
It's hard on the loved ones too.
Dad?
Hey, Dad! Hey!
Everything okay?
- Mr. Schneider, are you in pain?
- Yes.
Yes.
- Third floor, Lind.
- Can you send down Mr. Nana?
Yes, alright.
But it'll take a minute.
We only have a short slot.
Otherwise he'll have to wait again.
I'll do it right away then.
I have to take someone to the CT scan,
then I'll bring the painkillers.
Could you please
bring the painkillers first?
I'll be back right away.
Amelie?
Come with me, please.
Can you take my patient
to his CT scan?
Bea also needs me right now.
- It won't take long.
- Okay.
You can go to your CT scan now.
Yes. Sorry... nausea.
- You're nauseous"?
- Yes.
Vomiting now would be bad,
the scan couldn't be done then.
Look straight ahead.
Can you give him a sickness bag
and roll him to the elevator?
- Can you manage the bed?
- Yes.
Good. I'll bring you something
against the nausea.
Thank you.
Cantonal Hospital, third floor,
Floria Lind?
Hello, this is Rbthlisberger.
I'm Mrs. Rthlisberger's daughter.
She was on your ward last week.
How can I help you?
My mother forgot her reading glasses,
in room 4.
Would you please check
if the glasses are still there?
Could you call again
tomorrow morning?
The early shift has more capacities.
The glasses are brown, with a red strap.
They're in the bedside table by the window.
As I said,
tomorrow morning would be better.
My mother loves to read
and she can't do that without her glasses.
We could pick them up today.
Okay, I'll look for the glasses,
but not now.
- Could you give me your number?
- Okay...
Just a moment.
Okay...
Could you give me your number?
044 534 66 37.
Three, seven. Noted.
Reading glasses with a red strap,
and your mother was in room 4.
- Thank you.
- Okay. Goodbye.
The nausea will subside in a minute,
Mr. Nana.
Okay.
It's a short infusion,
it'll take a few minutes
and they can remove it at the CT.
What should I do if he still vomits?
Just don't take the corners too fast
and he'll be fine.
I'll see you later, Mr. Nana.
Yes, bye.
Sorry dear,
my assistant just came in.
Can you hold for a moment?
Thanks.
- Hello.
- Hello.
Could you bring me some painkillers?
For my back.
Thank you.
It's a bit hectic at the office today.
No quiet moment at all.
- Lind, third floor.
- Mr. Hungerblihler's ready for pickup.
Okay, but it'll take a moment.
Come as soon as possible,
we need the space.
Sure.
I think he's in a lot of pain.
It'll be better in a moment.
I'm so sorry, it's just two of us today.
Are you comfortable,
Mr. Schneider?
It'll be better soon.
Everything's fine.
I'll be with you in a minute, Mr. Leu.
- Aren't you well?
- A bit dizzy.
- Are you cold?
- Yes.
And you're sweating.
Did you have lunch?
Not hungry.
Right,
I'll quickly check your blood sugar.
I'll scan your wristband.
Your index finger, please.
You'll feel a prick.
Your blood sugar's low.
Please lie down for a moment, Mr. Leu.
Don't get up. I'll get some dextrose.
I'll be right back.
All went well.
He didn't have to vomit.
He'll go directly to the OR.
Very good. You forgot to refill
the dextrose in the medical cart.
I'm sorry.
Everything missing means an extra trip.
If you're unsure it's better to ask.
And get the trolley from room 3.
You're diabetic.
It's very dangerous if you don't eat.
Yeah, I know...
Stay put until you feel better, okay?
I don't want you to faint.
And drink this too, please.
When will the doctor come?
There was an emergency
and she's still in the OR.
But she'll come up right after.
Let me take your blood pressure.
You know, if the worst happens
I need a place for my Charly.
He's 11 already
and it isn't easy to find someone
to take in such an old dog.
Yes.
Your blood pressure's alright.
Do you want to see him?
Yes.
Yes, that's a nice picture.
He's with my neighbor right now,
but she keeps complaining.
She wouldn't keep him.
She says he stinks.
A fine dog.
I don't want him to end up
at an animal shelter, if...
I'll call Dr. Strobel's secretary again.
- Okay?
- Yes.
- Don't forget to drink this too.
- Yes.
Floria, third floor.
Is Dr. Strobel still with you?
Yes, we're almost done.
Can you tell her
to come to us right after?
- It's really important.
- Yes, I will. Bye.
Okay.
Did you go get the painkiller in Basel?
Here you are.
I'll also check your vital signs.
I could croak in here
and nobody would notice.
I'm very sorry.
There was a small emergency
and there's only two of us today.
Waiting forever for a painkiller.
That's inacceptable.
Unbelievable.
Really unbelievable.
Your blood pressure's fine.
Fuck my blood pressure.
I'm really sorry you had to wait so long.
Mr. Hungerbdhler still hasn't been
picked up. We need the space.
- Yes, I'm on my way.
- Excuse me?
We're Mrs. Bilgin's family.
Do you know when the doctor
will come by again?
No, I'm sorry.
We'd like to know what happens next,
can't you get someone to talk to?
All the doctors are still in the OR,
but they'll come right after.
They told us the doctors
would talk to us in the afternoon.
They will as soon as possible.
And you don't know when?
In an hour? Two?
I'm sorry, I really don't know.
So who knows anything in here?
I have to pick someone up
from the OR now,
but I'll check in with your mother
on my round, alright?
I haven't forgotten you, Mrs. Lauber.
Sorry that it took so long.
Mr. Hungerbuhler had
inguinal hernia surgery,
Lichtenstein technique.
No complications.
I gave the patient
half a gram of Perfalgan half an hour ago.
He's already passed water.
No further abnormalities.
Do I have to get out?
No, you don't have to get out.
You're in hospital,
you had surgery. All went well.
I'm Mrs. Lind.
Right. I thought I was on the train.
Then we went through a long tunnel.
It took forever...
It just didn't end.
Like the Gotthard tunnel or even longer.
And then finally the train
left the tunnel.
But there wasn't a real train station,
so I just stayed on.
Mr. Hungerbuhler,
please don't get up alone
if you have to use the bathroom.
Ring the bell, okay?
In any case, suddenly you were there.
Cantonal Hospital, third floor, Lind?
This is Mrs. Kuhn's daughter.
Am I at the right place?
Yes, your mother's here.
I'm calling from Boston.
Can you tell me what's the matter?
You can talk to the attending physician
tomorrow morning.
That's a bit difficult
because of the time difference.
Can't you tell me anything?
- Can you hold for a sec?
- Sure.
You'll get some tea and dinner.
Will the Chinese gentleman
come back to this room?
- Yes, he's still at the OR.
- Too bad.
No one to chat with,
he doesn't speak German.
If you're in pain,
please ring the bell, okay?
- Mrs....
- Lind.
Mrs. Lind,
my wife packed my chess game.
Would you be so kind and give it to me?
Thank you very much.
Here I am. Your mother was admitted
with constipation,
but it's already cleared up.
How is she? Can I talk to her?
Sorry, this isn't a good moment.
Please, Mrs. Lind.
I'll check if she's awake.
I'll be back in a moment.
Mrs. Kuhn? I have your daughter
from America on the phone.
She'd like to say hello.
You can talk now.
Mom?
Mom, this is Isabelle. How are you?
It's your daughter, from Boston.
You can talk to her now.
This is Isabelle. Mom, can you hear me?
I want to go home.
Mom?
I want to go home. Home.
Mom, this is Isabelle. Are you well?
Please, I want to go home!
This seems rather upsetting
for your mother.
Does she even know who I am?
Could she be dying?
Her condition's not critical.
The constipation's cleared.
I'll make sure that
the doctor calls you tomorrow.
Who was that?
- Thank you.
- Goodbye.
- Who was that?
- It's all good, Mrs. Kuhn. It's all good.
No. No...
- But I want...
- Mrs. Kuhn, all is well.
Tomorrow you can go home,
now just rest.
No, I want to go home to my husband!
The moon is risen, beaming
The golden stars are gleaming
So brightly in the skies
The hushed, black woods are dreaming
The mists, like phantoms seeming
From meadows magically rise
How still the world reposes
While twilight round it closes
So peaceful and so fair!
A quiet room for sleeping
Into oblivion steeping
The day's distress and sober care
Look at the moon so lonely!
One half is shining only
Yet she is round and bright
Thus oft we laugh unknowing
At things that are not showing
That still are hidden from our sight
Dinner will be served soon, okay?
Mrs. Cosatto, are you alright?
Aren't you well?
We can only hope
that this will never happen to us.
Singing seems to help her a bit.
I'll check your vital signs.
Do you have any pain
on a scale from one to ten?
But don't grit your teeth, okay?
If you're in pain,
you should take something.
I'm so thankful.
The report arrived today. It's negative.
I don't have cancer.
And you know what?
I'll quit my shitty office job.
They can kiss my ass.
I like that.
But you should drink a bit more.
So you can get out of here soon.
Do you think it would be nice
for the woman if I played her some music?
You can certainly try.
- You've just been with Mrs. Bilgin, right?
- Yes.
What was discussed?
The relatives were rather upset.
It's quite difficult. The sons want us
to do everything possible.
But we both felt that it wouldn't be
in the patient's best interest.
But unfortunately
she hardly speaks any German.
Did you talk about the living will?
They don't want to hear about that either.
I think it's important
to get a translator.
- Will you put a note in the file?
- Yes.
And they complained that no one ever
checks in on their mother.
I can't be in two places at once.
Ask Dr. Akin
if she can accompany you tomorrow.
She speaks Turkish.
That's better than a translator.
Okay, we'll do that.
Amelie?
Mrs. Kuhn in room 1
needs to be propped up
and helped with her food.
- We have two others who also need help.
- You'll manage.
I rang. Else you'd never have come.
Hello, sweeties.
- Hello.
- Floria!
Look, I brought you something.
- Thank you!
- Good to see you.
- I'll be with you in a moment.
- Okay!
I'll take your vital signs first, okay?
Take this with dinner.
Thank you.
I thought if I rang
you might change the antibiosis at last.
It's way too late, anyway.
I know, Mrs. Lauber, it's not ideal.
Do you have any pain
on a scale from one to ten?
- Two.
- Two.
Alright.
My husband and I wanted to go
on a year-long sailing trip.
We wanted to leave next week.
But with a bag like that on your belly
you can't even go swimming.
There are swimsuits
for stoma bag wearers.
We had to cancel it all.
Who knows if we'll ever do it.
The injection site's inflamed.
I told your colleague something was wrong,
but he did nothing.
How sloppy.
- Do you have to insert a new line now?
- It'll be quick.
No, it's never quick with me.
They always have to prick
like a hundred times.
Ouch! Careful, that hurts!
It hurts because it's inflamed,
not because I wasn't careful.
Press this on there, please.
It won't work.
I can tell you that much already.
Make a fist, please.
It won't work, I know it!
It's never quiet here.
No one ever managed that
on their first try.
- Floria, third floor.
- Do you have any female beds left?
We have a woman with suspected pneumonia,
and the pulmonary ward's full.
We're almost at capacity.
Did you check with internal?
Everywhere. All booked.
Okay, tell transportation
to put her in room 2.
- The patient's name is Frei, born in '65.
- Yes, Mrs. Frei, born in '65, noted.
She's on welfare, alcoholic,
needs to stay on oxygen.
Was she conspicuous?
Aggressive or anything like that?
- No, not really.
- Okay. Bye.
Yes, now you have many cards.
Sol
Why don't you go to the cafeteria
with the kids?
Then I can take care
of the nursing in here.
Sure, we'll do that.
Come on kids, let's go.
- We'll continue the game later, okay?
- See you later.
Bye. Will you bring me chocolate?
Really? Promise?
- Thank you.
- You're welcome.
Thank you for saving me.
It's okay to tell your husband
that you need a bit more rest.
Yes, I could.
But I may soon be resting forever anyway.
What about you?
Is everything alright?
Well, busy day today.
I'll take your temperature.
And your private life?
When I was here last year you were
in the midst of a breakup, I think.
Yes, well...
With a kid you're never
really separated, unfortunately.
Yes, it can't be easy.
Still better than cancer.
Sorry.
- Floria, third floor.
- Mr. Song can be picked up from us.
Yes, I'll be right there.
Do you have any pain
on a scale from one to ten?
No.
The morphine's really the only
positive thing about this whole situation.
It's all good.
Take it before dinner, okay?
But I'm anxious about tomorrow's
tumor board.
Does it make any sense?
Surgery upon surgery
and then chemotherapy again?
Is it even worth it?
You don't have to answer right away.
I'm not going anywhere.
- We're eating right now.
- I just want to say good night.
Emma, your Mom wants to talk to you.
Hello, Mommy.
Hello, sweetheart.
Did you have a nice day?
Yes.
- What did you do in school?
- Math.
- Just math?
- No. Writing too.
Writing too.
And after school?
We went to the playground
and had an ice cream.
An ice cream in winter? Wow.
I'm so jealous.
What flavor did you have?
- Let me guess, strawberry?
- Mommy, I have to go now.
No, stay a little longer,
Mommy loves to hear your voice.
I'm so looking forward
to seeing you again.
We'll do something fun, okay?
Emma?
Floria?
I need the key for the "poison" cabinet.
I have to go to the recovery room.
Is Amelie still with you?
I have someone who needs help eating.
No idea where she is, sorry.
Dr. Strobel?
Dr. Strobel!
I called several times
because of Robert Leu.
His histology report came in today.
You wanted to talk to him?
Right, the colon cancer.
I'll do it tomorrow.
He's been waiting all day.
As I said,
I'll take care of it tomorrow.
But that's no way to treat people!
He has a right to be informed.
- And I have the right to go home now.
- It would take you ten minutes.
I was in surgery the whole day,
no food, no break, okay?
No, it's not okay.
This is Mr. Song, born in 1959.
He had an appendectomy,
no complications.
He also passed water already.
The only special thing is
his metamizole allergy,
so he's given oxycodone drops.
Okay, thanks.
Mr. Song?
Please don't get up alone
if you need to use the bathroom.
Don't get up.
Ring the bell.
Are you in pain?
Okay, I'll get you something.
- For me too, please.
- Alright.
Will the doctor come today?
I was going to come to you next.
Well, it's already so late.
Unfortunately she can't make it today.
I'm so sorry.
She'll talk to you during morning rounds,
at 7 am.
I think you should have a look.
Mrs. Kuhn, please give that to me.
Thank you.
For God's sake,
you were supposed to help her eat.
But I told you I had to...
You can't dawdle around
or it'll never get done!
Now clean her up and
help her eat something.
- Please turn on your presence light.
- I forgot it for once.
- I need the key.
- Can you help me?
I haven't even seen
all my patients yet.
I won't do this much longer.
Please bend your knees.
- Yes, like this.
- Thanks.
Put your hands on your belly.
- And on three we'll help you slide up.
- Alright.
One, two, three. Good.
Thanks.
Mrs. Frei?
Yes, why?
Put out that cigarette at once.
Jesus, I'm on the balcony.
You can't smoke here either.
And it's super dangerous
next to the oxygen tank.
I'll be careful.
Seriously?
Please give me the remaining cigarettes.
Certainly not, are you crazy?
Else I'll call security.
The lighter too.
You'll get both back when you leave.
Sure...
You shouldn't take off your oxygen!
Alright. Happy?
Now go back to your room, please.
Leave me alone. Fucking philistines.
Is anything wrong
with your father?
No, but I think his roommate,
Mr. Leu, just left.
He sometimes steps down
for a smoke.
I was in the cafeteria
and when I came back
his wardrobe was empty
and he was gone.
DEAR MRS. LIND, YOU ARE AN ANGEL.
THANK YOU. BEST, ROBI LEU
Mr. Leu!
Mr. Leu!
I think he's not very well.
Yes, Leonie?
I have a patient
with an allergic reaction to metamizole.
- Symptoms?
- Severe rash and itching.
Okay, get two milligrams of clemastine.
I'll be right there.
Two milligrams, alright.
You have an allergic reaction,
the doctor's on her way.
I'll get an antidote.
- Are you feeling alright?
- I feel fantastic.
Thank you.
Mr. Song. I'll give you an antidote now,
okay?
You'll feel better soon.
Could you please check his blood pressure?
Floria. Blood pressure.
All okay, Mr. Song.
The rash will take a moment to recede.
It's normal.
Right, I'll check in later.
Or just ring the bell.
I mixed up the painkillers of the two.
Hey. Don't beat yourself up.
We all make mistakes.
I'll make a quick note in the curve.
I ordered tea from the young nurse
25 minutes ago.
25 minutes ago.
But the catering service was here
in between.
Yes, but they don't have the tea I want.
I want peppermint tea,
not this shitty tea.
What's a private insurance good for
if you still get treated like garbage,
waiting for hours
until someone takes care of you?
- I'll get the tea in a bit.
- Not in a bit! I want my tea now!
Now!
And I want to talk
to your superior!
What did you do to Amelie?
She was crying.
I think my mother stopped breathing.
Mrs. Bilgin?
Please do something. Please!
We're starting resuscitation, okay?
Please do that!
Mr. Bilgin, it's better for you
to wait outside.
Mrs. Bilgin, 69, esophageal cancer,
metastasizing, initial diagnosis,
poor general condition.
- What's the resuscitation status?
- No living will.
Okay, full resuscitation then.
I'll take over from you.
15 liters of oxygen, please.
Ventilation ready.
Let's go out Mr. Bilgin.
Is she dying?
They're trying everything
to get her back.
I'll get my brothers...
We do a rhythm check, quick break.
Ventricular fibrillation.
Continue animating,
load 150 joules.
Defibrillator charged. Stand clear. Shock!
Shock delivered.
Keep on resuscitating.
Draw up adrenaline, 1 milligram.
- Is ready.
- You can give it right away.
I'm very sorry. We tried everything.
Sadly, your mother still passed away.
What happened?
How could she die so suddenly?
To find out precisely,
we'd need to do an autopsy.
You didn't check on my mother once.
Not once!
Nobody in this dump
paid any attention to my mother!
I suspect a pulmonary embolism.
The nurse couldn't have seen that coming.
You suspect,
but you don't know!
But we know
that your mother was very sick.
Her prognosis was really very bad.
I picked up Mr. Osmani for you.
Thank you.
I didn't check on her even once.
She would've been
the last one on my round.
I'll tell her sons
that they can come in now.
And you take a quick break.
Wow.
I think that's a record.
One hour, three minutes,
and ten seconds for a cup of tea.
Hey!
Are you insane?
That watch costs 40,000 francs!
Get it back at once, you utter cow!
And you're an utter asshole
even though you're croaking.
Are you alright?
I threw my patient's watch
out of the window.
What?
I threw my patient's 40,000 franc watch
out of the window.
You threw a watch worth 40,000 francs
out of the window?
He kept timing everything,
so I just threw it out of the window.
You really threw it out of the window?
Sorry but that's awesome!
That's awesome!
You threw a watch worth 40,000 francs
out of the window?
Out the window.
40,000 francs?
You've got some nerve to do that!
I'll make sure everything's under control,
and you go look for the watch.
- Okay.
- Okay.
You shouldn't be out here.
Well, I'm not allowed to smoke upstairs.
- Please put your oxygen back on upstairs.
- Yep.
I haven't found your watch.
Of course I'll report this
to the nursing management
and the administration
first thing tomorrow,
and a procedure may be initiated
against me.
I don't know if the hospital's insurance
will cover this.
Probably not.
I'll pay you back for the watch.
It will take a few years.
Well, many years.
- Fuck the watch.
- What?
Fuck the watch.
I won't need it anymore anyway.
Look at you!
Your face is muddy too.
I'm sorry for what I said earlier.
That you're dying.
No. You're right.
Pancreatic cancer is one
of the deadliest forms of cancer.
You can read that on Wikipedia.
I haven't told anyone yet.
Not even my wife.
We only got married a year ago.
I just don't get it.
I live so healthily.
In my family,
everyone has lived to a grand old age.
Why me?
Shit!
Sorry.
You probably have to comfort
assholes like me all the time.
Quite often.
But there are worse than you.
Really?
No, maybe not.
If you find the watch, you can keep it.
And if the doctor tells you tomorrow
that you're not dying after all?
Then I'll file a complaint against you.
Thank you.
Thank you.
[in French] But that's impossible!
Can I have another room?
The night shift will give you ear plugs.
And we'll see
what else we can do tomorrow.
Please don't get up alone
if you need anything.
Just ring the bell, okay?
Miss.
Are you here tomorrow?
Yes. I am.
Bea already told me. Busy day?
I haven't even finished
my second round yet.
- Ill do it for you, okay?
- Thanks.
Hello, I need to get something.
The night shift will soon
check in with you.
Thank you. Have a nice evening.
Amelie?
It was a bit hectic today.
I didn't dawdle.
I know. I am sorry.
- Bye everyone.
- Bye.
Don't be too nice.
Or she'll get used to it.
DAUGHTER IN BOSTON MUST BE INFORMED
Need any help?
No, thank you. Have a good night.
Thank you.
- Bye.
- Bye.
Hey.
You were looking for this earlier,
right?
- Thank you.
- You're welcome.
Mrs. Frei?
BY THE YEAR 2030, SWITZERLAND WILL BE
SHORT OF 30,000 NURSING PROFESSIONALS.
36% OF TRAINED NURSES QUIWITHIN JUST 4 YEARS.
THE WORLDWIDE SHORTAGE
OF NURSES IS A GLOBAL HEALTH CRISIS.
THE WHO ESTIMATES A SHORTAGE
OF 13 MILLION NURSES BY THE YEAR 2030.
Hello.
Did you have a nice day off?
I went to the zoo with Emma.
We sat in front of the monkey cage
for three hours.
And you?
Nothing special.
I should buy new ones too.
They were on sale.
- Hi.
- Hi.
New arrival.
- I'll help you.
- Thank you.
We can't even arrive in peace.
- I'll be with you in a minute.
- Yes.
- Hi.
- Good morning everybody.
I've already called everyone.
We have 25 patients on the ward,
almost full.
Yes, I know it's not your fault.
Sure, we always manage somehow.
- How was your vacation?
- Amazing.
- Hello.
- Hello.
Hello.
- You're an angel.
- You'd do the same for me.
We have to change her incontinence pants.
Would you mind stepping outside
for a minute?
No problem. -Thanks.
You'll have to stand up now.
I'll help you.
Just put this hand on my shoulder.
Exactly.
Look, this is my colleague.
Hello, I'm Floria Lind.
I'm doing the late shift.
What's the matter?
You're in hospital.
You'll have to stand up.
Now the other hand, please.
- I'll count to three.
- Hold on tight.
One, two, three.
Very good.
All good.
I got you.
Mrs. Kuhn,
it's going to feel a bit cold on your leg.
Don't be afraid.
Mrs. Kuhn, I'm going to remove
your underpants now.
- You're doing this very well.
- Very good, yes.
- Super.
- Don't worry.
Could you lift your right foot?
- Just a little bit.
- Lift your right foot.
- Very good.
- Yes, that's good.
- Very good.
- Exactly.
- Now the left one, please.
- Now the other foot.
Exactly, this one. You're doing great!
We're almost there.
Perfect. You did it.
Very good, Mrs. Kuhn.
Okay, now just come with me.
You can sit on the bed now.
You can support yourself with that hand.
Exactly.
You're doing great.
- Careful, I'll step over here.
- Yes. Careful.
Very good.
I got it here. Very good.
No, one moment.
Exactly. And this side...
Alright?
- Yes.
- Okay.
- Great.
- Alright?
- Very good.
- All good.
Now I'm going to lay you down
on the bed, Mrs. Kuhn.
I'll put you on your side.
Careful, just a moment.
There you are.
Very good. Thank you.
Just ring the bell if you need anything.
And don't get up alone.
- Oh, you're still here, Mr. Leu.
- I missed you.
- I'll be with you in a second.
- Yes.
Sarah's ill. It's just the two of us
with the first semester student.
- We're almost full.
- Yep.
But they won't block beds
or bring in a temp.
- You'll do the east wing?
- Yes, as usual.
- What about Claudia?
- She has a big management meeting.
She won't come today.
Hello everyone.
- Hi, I'm Floria.
- Amelie.
- Should the student shadow you first?
- If necessary.
Bea does the east wing, I'll do the west.
Just check in with me sometimes too.
But for now
you can check the sink room,
take the bedpans out
of the dishwasher...
Tie up the laundry bags, prepare new ones.
I've done it before.
- About Mr. Leu...
- Yes?
Shouldn't his histological report
be ready by now?
Yes, the suspicion's been confirmed:
colon cancer.
Dr. Strobel was supposed
to talk to him this morning,
but she hasn't yet.
I think she's in surgery all day.
He'll ask me
if I know anything.
Bea doesn't make any effort
with the students.
Yes.
So... Room 1, our new arrival, Mrs. Kuhn.
She's here for constipation,
from a nursing home.
It says here that she's a bit lethargic
but likes to sing.
At the door is Mrs. Cosatto,
second day after surgery, independent.
You just have to motivate her
to drink more.
Room 2, Mrs. Bilgin, 67,
throat cancer, bone metastases.
The doctors want to talk to her
and her sons this afternoon.
- Does she have a living will?
- No.
I was just with her
and repositioned her
and gave her something
for her pain.
Room 3, Mr. Leu. You know him,
at the window.
And at the door is Mr. Schneider, 72.
I know him well too.
His daughter's always there.
He's becoming increasingly foggy.
Room 4, both are in surgery.
Room 5, at the door is Mrs. Lauber.
- And at the window is Mrs. Morina.
- Yes, I know her.
Here, for her kids.
She was here last year already,
I hoped to never see her again.
Tomorrow's her tumor board.
It doesn't look good.
Room 6, Mr. Nana, a young man
with suspected ileus.
He's drinking contrast medium
for his planned Cand goes to the OR
depending on the results.
He refused the gastric tube.
- Fantastic.
- Yes.
Room 7, our private care patient
Mr. Severin, 51.
The oncologist gave him his diagnosis
this morning.
Pancreatic cancer.
He suffers from back pain,
but apart from that he's independent.
I'm done.
And the new patient has just arrived.
Sorry, I completely forgot.
Osmani, gallbladder surgery.
He's a bit late,
the surgery's planned for now.
He goes into room 6.
Here's the key for the "poison" cabinet.
Could you finish restocking
the drawers before you go to Bea?
Syringes with liquid
for flushing IV catheters,
blood draw tubes,
just fill up all the drawers and then
put the cart in the hallway.
- Okay.
- Thank you.
- Hello, I'm Floria Lind. Please follow me.
- Hello. Sorry for being late.
You need to go to the OR immediately.
The patient has only just arrived.
I'll send him down right away.
- Please hurry up.
- Yes, of course.
Please use the toilet if you need to
and then undress completely.
Remove all jewelry, dentures and so forth,
I'm going to give you a gown.
- Hello.
- Hello.
My name's Floria Lind,
I'm doing the late shift tonight.
- I'll stop by when I do the rounds, okay?
- Thank you.
Please put this on
and I'll go get your gown.
Excuse me? My husband would like
to have his own room.
Does he have private insurance?
Sorry, then he can't have a single room.
But if this man snores,
my husband can't sleep.
We have very good ear plugs.
I'll see what I can do tomorrow,
but now please use the toilet,
I'll be with you in a minute.
Hi, Floria, third floor.
I need a transport to the OR.
We need at least 20 minutes.
That's too long.
I'll do it myself then.
Excuse me? I should've gotten
my second antibiotic treatment at 2:30 p.m.,
it's already 2:45 p.m.
I'll check in with you very soon.
Amelie?
Can you tell Bea
that I have to take someone to the OR?
Okay.
But shouldn't the antibiosis be given
in the same intervals?
Several people on the station
are getting antibioses,
so we can't do it by the minute.
But I got the first one at 6:30 a.m.,
the second one I should get now
at 2:30 p.m.
and another one at 10:30 p.m.
It's just the two of us today,
it takes a bit of patience.
Your husband needs to end
his phone call
and put on this gown.
We have our own business
and my husband has to tell our son
what to do.
I understand,
but they're waiting for him in the OR.
Yes.
Mr. Osmani? Please end the phone call now,
we really must hurry.
Take off your socks too, please.
You can put the clothes
in the wardrobe over there.
Your glasses too.
- The glasses too?
- Yes.
Please lie down in the bed now.
- There you go.
- Thank you.
Excuse me? Can I wait here?
No, you'd best go home.
The doctor will contact you
after the surgery.
But if you like you can help me
roll the bed out of the room.
- Yes.
- Yes?
Careful.
- Have you written down your overtime?
- Sure. To the second.
- Have a nice evening.
- Thank you. Bye!
- This way.
- Yes.
- Osmani?
- Yes.
Finally!
I'm Mr. Baer. I'll take care of you
during the anesthesia
and make sure you sleep well.
Please lie down on this bed.
He's still wearing his underwear.
You were supposed to
put on the mesh pants, Mr. Osmani.
Just put it there.
Name, age,
reason for the surgery?
Please repeat your name,
your date of birth,
and why you're here.
Alban Osmani,
born 9/8/1970,
gallbladder.
- Are you warm and comfortable?
- Yeah.
You'll be back with us in no time, okay?
- See you later.
- Bye.
Mrs. Lind?
Can you tell me what happens next?
The attending physician will later
talk to you about the findings.
The attending physician...
And you don't know anything?
I've been here for six days already.
The doctors keep changing
and no one explains what's going on.
I know, Mr. Leu.
All these examinations take time.
But it's not okay
to keep people waiting so long.
You want to know
what's the matter.
Okay, take a rest for now
and I'll try to find out
when Dr. Strobel's finished in the OR.
- Okay?
- Yes.
I have to fetch someone
from the recovery room.
Hi, this is Floria, third floor.
About Robert Leu.
Dr. Strobel wanted to check in
with him today.
Do you know roughly
when she'll be done in the OR?
We just had an emergency come in,
but I'll remind her.
Alright, but please tell her immediately
when she's done. It's important.
- Yes, sure.
- Thank you.
- Hello.
- Hello.
Alright...
- I'm changing your fluid.
- Okay.
[in French] Is this beer?
No, champagne.
- Oh, champagne.
- Yeah.
- Are you drinking a glass every ten minutes?
- Yes.
Do I have to get surgery?
- We'll only know that after the CT scan.
- [in French] And when?
I've been here for four hours.
Soon, that's why
you're drinking the contrast medium.
My mother always told me: eat!
And now...
This pain.
- Too much fondue?
- [in French] No, I don't like it.
Me neither.
I'll take your temperature.
Do you have any pain
on a scale from one to ten?
Three maybe.
- Three.
- Yes.
Nausea?
What?
A little.
- A little?
- Yes.
Then it might really be better
to put a gastric tube...
No!
No gastric tube.
[in French] I already said no.
It's just... If you throw up
the CT scan can't be done.
[in French] No, I don't want that.
I already said, no gastric tube.
I'm scared.
A tube? Down the throat? No.
Okay. If you need anything,
just ring the bell, okay?
I'm all alone.
My family's in Burkina Faso.
I have no friends.
Well, you have me.
Oh, thank you.
Hello, I'm doing my rounds.
Hello, Mrs. Lind.
Hello, Mr. Schneider.
I'm Floria Lind on the late shift.
I'll check under your gown, okay?
How is he today?
This morning I thought
he was a bit better,
but now he's quite absent again,
like in the past few days.
It's been like this for weeks.
Up and down...
It's very hard to bear.
I can't get anything done anymore.
Do you have any support?
I have a brother. But in the end
it still falls on the daughters.
You should take a break.
Go to the cafeteria,
eat and drink something...
I just don't want to be gone when he...
It's of no use to your dad
if you don't take care of yourself.
I just wish he could let go.
So selfish, right?
No, not at all.
Feelings like that are completely normal.
It's hard on the loved ones too.
Dad?
Hey, Dad! Hey!
Everything okay?
- Mr. Schneider, are you in pain?
- Yes.
Yes.
- Third floor, Lind.
- Can you send down Mr. Nana?
Yes, alright.
But it'll take a minute.
We only have a short slot.
Otherwise he'll have to wait again.
I'll do it right away then.
I have to take someone to the CT scan,
then I'll bring the painkillers.
Could you please
bring the painkillers first?
I'll be back right away.
Amelie?
Come with me, please.
Can you take my patient
to his CT scan?
Bea also needs me right now.
- It won't take long.
- Okay.
You can go to your CT scan now.
Yes. Sorry... nausea.
- You're nauseous"?
- Yes.
Vomiting now would be bad,
the scan couldn't be done then.
Look straight ahead.
Can you give him a sickness bag
and roll him to the elevator?
- Can you manage the bed?
- Yes.
Good. I'll bring you something
against the nausea.
Thank you.
Cantonal Hospital, third floor,
Floria Lind?
Hello, this is Rbthlisberger.
I'm Mrs. Rthlisberger's daughter.
She was on your ward last week.
How can I help you?
My mother forgot her reading glasses,
in room 4.
Would you please check
if the glasses are still there?
Could you call again
tomorrow morning?
The early shift has more capacities.
The glasses are brown, with a red strap.
They're in the bedside table by the window.
As I said,
tomorrow morning would be better.
My mother loves to read
and she can't do that without her glasses.
We could pick them up today.
Okay, I'll look for the glasses,
but not now.
- Could you give me your number?
- Okay...
Just a moment.
Okay...
Could you give me your number?
044 534 66 37.
Three, seven. Noted.
Reading glasses with a red strap,
and your mother was in room 4.
- Thank you.
- Okay. Goodbye.
The nausea will subside in a minute,
Mr. Nana.
Okay.
It's a short infusion,
it'll take a few minutes
and they can remove it at the CT.
What should I do if he still vomits?
Just don't take the corners too fast
and he'll be fine.
I'll see you later, Mr. Nana.
Yes, bye.
Sorry dear,
my assistant just came in.
Can you hold for a moment?
Thanks.
- Hello.
- Hello.
Could you bring me some painkillers?
For my back.
Thank you.
It's a bit hectic at the office today.
No quiet moment at all.
- Lind, third floor.
- Mr. Hungerblihler's ready for pickup.
Okay, but it'll take a moment.
Come as soon as possible,
we need the space.
Sure.
I think he's in a lot of pain.
It'll be better in a moment.
I'm so sorry, it's just two of us today.
Are you comfortable,
Mr. Schneider?
It'll be better soon.
Everything's fine.
I'll be with you in a minute, Mr. Leu.
- Aren't you well?
- A bit dizzy.
- Are you cold?
- Yes.
And you're sweating.
Did you have lunch?
Not hungry.
Right,
I'll quickly check your blood sugar.
I'll scan your wristband.
Your index finger, please.
You'll feel a prick.
Your blood sugar's low.
Please lie down for a moment, Mr. Leu.
Don't get up. I'll get some dextrose.
I'll be right back.
All went well.
He didn't have to vomit.
He'll go directly to the OR.
Very good. You forgot to refill
the dextrose in the medical cart.
I'm sorry.
Everything missing means an extra trip.
If you're unsure it's better to ask.
And get the trolley from room 3.
You're diabetic.
It's very dangerous if you don't eat.
Yeah, I know...
Stay put until you feel better, okay?
I don't want you to faint.
And drink this too, please.
When will the doctor come?
There was an emergency
and she's still in the OR.
But she'll come up right after.
Let me take your blood pressure.
You know, if the worst happens
I need a place for my Charly.
He's 11 already
and it isn't easy to find someone
to take in such an old dog.
Yes.
Your blood pressure's alright.
Do you want to see him?
Yes.
Yes, that's a nice picture.
He's with my neighbor right now,
but she keeps complaining.
She wouldn't keep him.
She says he stinks.
A fine dog.
I don't want him to end up
at an animal shelter, if...
I'll call Dr. Strobel's secretary again.
- Okay?
- Yes.
- Don't forget to drink this too.
- Yes.
Floria, third floor.
Is Dr. Strobel still with you?
Yes, we're almost done.
Can you tell her
to come to us right after?
- It's really important.
- Yes, I will. Bye.
Okay.
Did you go get the painkiller in Basel?
Here you are.
I'll also check your vital signs.
I could croak in here
and nobody would notice.
I'm very sorry.
There was a small emergency
and there's only two of us today.
Waiting forever for a painkiller.
That's inacceptable.
Unbelievable.
Really unbelievable.
Your blood pressure's fine.
Fuck my blood pressure.
I'm really sorry you had to wait so long.
Mr. Hungerbdhler still hasn't been
picked up. We need the space.
- Yes, I'm on my way.
- Excuse me?
We're Mrs. Bilgin's family.
Do you know when the doctor
will come by again?
No, I'm sorry.
We'd like to know what happens next,
can't you get someone to talk to?
All the doctors are still in the OR,
but they'll come right after.
They told us the doctors
would talk to us in the afternoon.
They will as soon as possible.
And you don't know when?
In an hour? Two?
I'm sorry, I really don't know.
So who knows anything in here?
I have to pick someone up
from the OR now,
but I'll check in with your mother
on my round, alright?
I haven't forgotten you, Mrs. Lauber.
Sorry that it took so long.
Mr. Hungerbuhler had
inguinal hernia surgery,
Lichtenstein technique.
No complications.
I gave the patient
half a gram of Perfalgan half an hour ago.
He's already passed water.
No further abnormalities.
Do I have to get out?
No, you don't have to get out.
You're in hospital,
you had surgery. All went well.
I'm Mrs. Lind.
Right. I thought I was on the train.
Then we went through a long tunnel.
It took forever...
It just didn't end.
Like the Gotthard tunnel or even longer.
And then finally the train
left the tunnel.
But there wasn't a real train station,
so I just stayed on.
Mr. Hungerbuhler,
please don't get up alone
if you have to use the bathroom.
Ring the bell, okay?
In any case, suddenly you were there.
Cantonal Hospital, third floor, Lind?
This is Mrs. Kuhn's daughter.
Am I at the right place?
Yes, your mother's here.
I'm calling from Boston.
Can you tell me what's the matter?
You can talk to the attending physician
tomorrow morning.
That's a bit difficult
because of the time difference.
Can't you tell me anything?
- Can you hold for a sec?
- Sure.
You'll get some tea and dinner.
Will the Chinese gentleman
come back to this room?
- Yes, he's still at the OR.
- Too bad.
No one to chat with,
he doesn't speak German.
If you're in pain,
please ring the bell, okay?
- Mrs....
- Lind.
Mrs. Lind,
my wife packed my chess game.
Would you be so kind and give it to me?
Thank you very much.
Here I am. Your mother was admitted
with constipation,
but it's already cleared up.
How is she? Can I talk to her?
Sorry, this isn't a good moment.
Please, Mrs. Lind.
I'll check if she's awake.
I'll be back in a moment.
Mrs. Kuhn? I have your daughter
from America on the phone.
She'd like to say hello.
You can talk now.
Mom?
Mom, this is Isabelle. How are you?
It's your daughter, from Boston.
You can talk to her now.
This is Isabelle. Mom, can you hear me?
I want to go home.
Mom?
I want to go home. Home.
Mom, this is Isabelle. Are you well?
Please, I want to go home!
This seems rather upsetting
for your mother.
Does she even know who I am?
Could she be dying?
Her condition's not critical.
The constipation's cleared.
I'll make sure that
the doctor calls you tomorrow.
Who was that?
- Thank you.
- Goodbye.
- Who was that?
- It's all good, Mrs. Kuhn. It's all good.
No. No...
- But I want...
- Mrs. Kuhn, all is well.
Tomorrow you can go home,
now just rest.
No, I want to go home to my husband!
The moon is risen, beaming
The golden stars are gleaming
So brightly in the skies
The hushed, black woods are dreaming
The mists, like phantoms seeming
From meadows magically rise
How still the world reposes
While twilight round it closes
So peaceful and so fair!
A quiet room for sleeping
Into oblivion steeping
The day's distress and sober care
Look at the moon so lonely!
One half is shining only
Yet she is round and bright
Thus oft we laugh unknowing
At things that are not showing
That still are hidden from our sight
Dinner will be served soon, okay?
Mrs. Cosatto, are you alright?
Aren't you well?
We can only hope
that this will never happen to us.
Singing seems to help her a bit.
I'll check your vital signs.
Do you have any pain
on a scale from one to ten?
But don't grit your teeth, okay?
If you're in pain,
you should take something.
I'm so thankful.
The report arrived today. It's negative.
I don't have cancer.
And you know what?
I'll quit my shitty office job.
They can kiss my ass.
I like that.
But you should drink a bit more.
So you can get out of here soon.
Do you think it would be nice
for the woman if I played her some music?
You can certainly try.
- You've just been with Mrs. Bilgin, right?
- Yes.
What was discussed?
The relatives were rather upset.
It's quite difficult. The sons want us
to do everything possible.
But we both felt that it wouldn't be
in the patient's best interest.
But unfortunately
she hardly speaks any German.
Did you talk about the living will?
They don't want to hear about that either.
I think it's important
to get a translator.
- Will you put a note in the file?
- Yes.
And they complained that no one ever
checks in on their mother.
I can't be in two places at once.
Ask Dr. Akin
if she can accompany you tomorrow.
She speaks Turkish.
That's better than a translator.
Okay, we'll do that.
Amelie?
Mrs. Kuhn in room 1
needs to be propped up
and helped with her food.
- We have two others who also need help.
- You'll manage.
I rang. Else you'd never have come.
Hello, sweeties.
- Hello.
- Floria!
Look, I brought you something.
- Thank you!
- Good to see you.
- I'll be with you in a moment.
- Okay!
I'll take your vital signs first, okay?
Take this with dinner.
Thank you.
I thought if I rang
you might change the antibiosis at last.
It's way too late, anyway.
I know, Mrs. Lauber, it's not ideal.
Do you have any pain
on a scale from one to ten?
- Two.
- Two.
Alright.
My husband and I wanted to go
on a year-long sailing trip.
We wanted to leave next week.
But with a bag like that on your belly
you can't even go swimming.
There are swimsuits
for stoma bag wearers.
We had to cancel it all.
Who knows if we'll ever do it.
The injection site's inflamed.
I told your colleague something was wrong,
but he did nothing.
How sloppy.
- Do you have to insert a new line now?
- It'll be quick.
No, it's never quick with me.
They always have to prick
like a hundred times.
Ouch! Careful, that hurts!
It hurts because it's inflamed,
not because I wasn't careful.
Press this on there, please.
It won't work.
I can tell you that much already.
Make a fist, please.
It won't work, I know it!
It's never quiet here.
No one ever managed that
on their first try.
- Floria, third floor.
- Do you have any female beds left?
We have a woman with suspected pneumonia,
and the pulmonary ward's full.
We're almost at capacity.
Did you check with internal?
Everywhere. All booked.
Okay, tell transportation
to put her in room 2.
- The patient's name is Frei, born in '65.
- Yes, Mrs. Frei, born in '65, noted.
She's on welfare, alcoholic,
needs to stay on oxygen.
Was she conspicuous?
Aggressive or anything like that?
- No, not really.
- Okay. Bye.
Yes, now you have many cards.
Sol
Why don't you go to the cafeteria
with the kids?
Then I can take care
of the nursing in here.
Sure, we'll do that.
Come on kids, let's go.
- We'll continue the game later, okay?
- See you later.
Bye. Will you bring me chocolate?
Really? Promise?
- Thank you.
- You're welcome.
Thank you for saving me.
It's okay to tell your husband
that you need a bit more rest.
Yes, I could.
But I may soon be resting forever anyway.
What about you?
Is everything alright?
Well, busy day today.
I'll take your temperature.
And your private life?
When I was here last year you were
in the midst of a breakup, I think.
Yes, well...
With a kid you're never
really separated, unfortunately.
Yes, it can't be easy.
Still better than cancer.
Sorry.
- Floria, third floor.
- Mr. Song can be picked up from us.
Yes, I'll be right there.
Do you have any pain
on a scale from one to ten?
No.
The morphine's really the only
positive thing about this whole situation.
It's all good.
Take it before dinner, okay?
But I'm anxious about tomorrow's
tumor board.
Does it make any sense?
Surgery upon surgery
and then chemotherapy again?
Is it even worth it?
You don't have to answer right away.
I'm not going anywhere.
- We're eating right now.
- I just want to say good night.
Emma, your Mom wants to talk to you.
Hello, Mommy.
Hello, sweetheart.
Did you have a nice day?
Yes.
- What did you do in school?
- Math.
- Just math?
- No. Writing too.
Writing too.
And after school?
We went to the playground
and had an ice cream.
An ice cream in winter? Wow.
I'm so jealous.
What flavor did you have?
- Let me guess, strawberry?
- Mommy, I have to go now.
No, stay a little longer,
Mommy loves to hear your voice.
I'm so looking forward
to seeing you again.
We'll do something fun, okay?
Emma?
Floria?
I need the key for the "poison" cabinet.
I have to go to the recovery room.
Is Amelie still with you?
I have someone who needs help eating.
No idea where she is, sorry.
Dr. Strobel?
Dr. Strobel!
I called several times
because of Robert Leu.
His histology report came in today.
You wanted to talk to him?
Right, the colon cancer.
I'll do it tomorrow.
He's been waiting all day.
As I said,
I'll take care of it tomorrow.
But that's no way to treat people!
He has a right to be informed.
- And I have the right to go home now.
- It would take you ten minutes.
I was in surgery the whole day,
no food, no break, okay?
No, it's not okay.
This is Mr. Song, born in 1959.
He had an appendectomy,
no complications.
He also passed water already.
The only special thing is
his metamizole allergy,
so he's given oxycodone drops.
Okay, thanks.
Mr. Song?
Please don't get up alone
if you need to use the bathroom.
Don't get up.
Ring the bell.
Are you in pain?
Okay, I'll get you something.
- For me too, please.
- Alright.
Will the doctor come today?
I was going to come to you next.
Well, it's already so late.
Unfortunately she can't make it today.
I'm so sorry.
She'll talk to you during morning rounds,
at 7 am.
I think you should have a look.
Mrs. Kuhn, please give that to me.
Thank you.
For God's sake,
you were supposed to help her eat.
But I told you I had to...
You can't dawdle around
or it'll never get done!
Now clean her up and
help her eat something.
- Please turn on your presence light.
- I forgot it for once.
- I need the key.
- Can you help me?
I haven't even seen
all my patients yet.
I won't do this much longer.
Please bend your knees.
- Yes, like this.
- Thanks.
Put your hands on your belly.
- And on three we'll help you slide up.
- Alright.
One, two, three. Good.
Thanks.
Mrs. Frei?
Yes, why?
Put out that cigarette at once.
Jesus, I'm on the balcony.
You can't smoke here either.
And it's super dangerous
next to the oxygen tank.
I'll be careful.
Seriously?
Please give me the remaining cigarettes.
Certainly not, are you crazy?
Else I'll call security.
The lighter too.
You'll get both back when you leave.
Sure...
You shouldn't take off your oxygen!
Alright. Happy?
Now go back to your room, please.
Leave me alone. Fucking philistines.
Is anything wrong
with your father?
No, but I think his roommate,
Mr. Leu, just left.
He sometimes steps down
for a smoke.
I was in the cafeteria
and when I came back
his wardrobe was empty
and he was gone.
DEAR MRS. LIND, YOU ARE AN ANGEL.
THANK YOU. BEST, ROBI LEU
Mr. Leu!
Mr. Leu!
I think he's not very well.
Yes, Leonie?
I have a patient
with an allergic reaction to metamizole.
- Symptoms?
- Severe rash and itching.
Okay, get two milligrams of clemastine.
I'll be right there.
Two milligrams, alright.
You have an allergic reaction,
the doctor's on her way.
I'll get an antidote.
- Are you feeling alright?
- I feel fantastic.
Thank you.
Mr. Song. I'll give you an antidote now,
okay?
You'll feel better soon.
Could you please check his blood pressure?
Floria. Blood pressure.
All okay, Mr. Song.
The rash will take a moment to recede.
It's normal.
Right, I'll check in later.
Or just ring the bell.
I mixed up the painkillers of the two.
Hey. Don't beat yourself up.
We all make mistakes.
I'll make a quick note in the curve.
I ordered tea from the young nurse
25 minutes ago.
25 minutes ago.
But the catering service was here
in between.
Yes, but they don't have the tea I want.
I want peppermint tea,
not this shitty tea.
What's a private insurance good for
if you still get treated like garbage,
waiting for hours
until someone takes care of you?
- I'll get the tea in a bit.
- Not in a bit! I want my tea now!
Now!
And I want to talk
to your superior!
What did you do to Amelie?
She was crying.
I think my mother stopped breathing.
Mrs. Bilgin?
Please do something. Please!
We're starting resuscitation, okay?
Please do that!
Mr. Bilgin, it's better for you
to wait outside.
Mrs. Bilgin, 69, esophageal cancer,
metastasizing, initial diagnosis,
poor general condition.
- What's the resuscitation status?
- No living will.
Okay, full resuscitation then.
I'll take over from you.
15 liters of oxygen, please.
Ventilation ready.
Let's go out Mr. Bilgin.
Is she dying?
They're trying everything
to get her back.
I'll get my brothers...
We do a rhythm check, quick break.
Ventricular fibrillation.
Continue animating,
load 150 joules.
Defibrillator charged. Stand clear. Shock!
Shock delivered.
Keep on resuscitating.
Draw up adrenaline, 1 milligram.
- Is ready.
- You can give it right away.
I'm very sorry. We tried everything.
Sadly, your mother still passed away.
What happened?
How could she die so suddenly?
To find out precisely,
we'd need to do an autopsy.
You didn't check on my mother once.
Not once!
Nobody in this dump
paid any attention to my mother!
I suspect a pulmonary embolism.
The nurse couldn't have seen that coming.
You suspect,
but you don't know!
But we know
that your mother was very sick.
Her prognosis was really very bad.
I picked up Mr. Osmani for you.
Thank you.
I didn't check on her even once.
She would've been
the last one on my round.
I'll tell her sons
that they can come in now.
And you take a quick break.
Wow.
I think that's a record.
One hour, three minutes,
and ten seconds for a cup of tea.
Hey!
Are you insane?
That watch costs 40,000 francs!
Get it back at once, you utter cow!
And you're an utter asshole
even though you're croaking.
Are you alright?
I threw my patient's watch
out of the window.
What?
I threw my patient's 40,000 franc watch
out of the window.
You threw a watch worth 40,000 francs
out of the window?
He kept timing everything,
so I just threw it out of the window.
You really threw it out of the window?
Sorry but that's awesome!
That's awesome!
You threw a watch worth 40,000 francs
out of the window?
Out the window.
40,000 francs?
You've got some nerve to do that!
I'll make sure everything's under control,
and you go look for the watch.
- Okay.
- Okay.
You shouldn't be out here.
Well, I'm not allowed to smoke upstairs.
- Please put your oxygen back on upstairs.
- Yep.
I haven't found your watch.
Of course I'll report this
to the nursing management
and the administration
first thing tomorrow,
and a procedure may be initiated
against me.
I don't know if the hospital's insurance
will cover this.
Probably not.
I'll pay you back for the watch.
It will take a few years.
Well, many years.
- Fuck the watch.
- What?
Fuck the watch.
I won't need it anymore anyway.
Look at you!
Your face is muddy too.
I'm sorry for what I said earlier.
That you're dying.
No. You're right.
Pancreatic cancer is one
of the deadliest forms of cancer.
You can read that on Wikipedia.
I haven't told anyone yet.
Not even my wife.
We only got married a year ago.
I just don't get it.
I live so healthily.
In my family,
everyone has lived to a grand old age.
Why me?
Shit!
Sorry.
You probably have to comfort
assholes like me all the time.
Quite often.
But there are worse than you.
Really?
No, maybe not.
If you find the watch, you can keep it.
And if the doctor tells you tomorrow
that you're not dying after all?
Then I'll file a complaint against you.
Thank you.
Thank you.
[in French] But that's impossible!
Can I have another room?
The night shift will give you ear plugs.
And we'll see
what else we can do tomorrow.
Please don't get up alone
if you need anything.
Just ring the bell, okay?
Miss.
Are you here tomorrow?
Yes. I am.
Bea already told me. Busy day?
I haven't even finished
my second round yet.
- Ill do it for you, okay?
- Thanks.
Hello, I need to get something.
The night shift will soon
check in with you.
Thank you. Have a nice evening.
Amelie?
It was a bit hectic today.
I didn't dawdle.
I know. I am sorry.
- Bye everyone.
- Bye.
Don't be too nice.
Or she'll get used to it.
DAUGHTER IN BOSTON MUST BE INFORMED
Need any help?
No, thank you. Have a good night.
Thank you.
- Bye.
- Bye.
Hey.
You were looking for this earlier,
right?
- Thank you.
- You're welcome.
Mrs. Frei?
BY THE YEAR 2030, SWITZERLAND WILL BE
SHORT OF 30,000 NURSING PROFESSIONALS.
36% OF TRAINED NURSES QUIWITHIN JUST 4 YEARS.
THE WORLDWIDE SHORTAGE
OF NURSES IS A GLOBAL HEALTH CRISIS.
THE WHO ESTIMATES A SHORTAGE
OF 13 MILLION NURSES BY THE YEAR 2030.