Le Dilemme d'Hippocrate is a French documentary centered on the Clinical Ethics Consultation at Saint-Nazaire Hospital, described as the first consultation of its kind in France to be led by a philosopher. The team helps doctors, patients, and relatives confront difficult medical decisions where there is no simple answer.
The documentary follows several cases involving questions about bodily autonomy, resuscitation, reproduction, and the limits of medical intervention. Director Guillaume Estivié takes an observational approach, allowing the people involved to explain their doubts and reasoning while showing how clinical ethics can influence real medical practice.
Le Dilemme d'Hippocrate is available through French public-service and television platforms.