Prognosis in Passing

Abstract

"Prognosis in Passing" offers a narrative exploration of the altered sensory experience of a prolonged hospital stay. The piece examines how the distinct rhythms and cadences of medical personnel transform into a unique language within the confines of the hospital ward, shaping the patient's emotional landscape and reflecting the unspoken anxieties surrounding their prognosis. So understood, the piece illuminates the subtle semiotics of the hospital environment and offers a poignant reflection on the profound impact of illness on the human psyche.