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SCP-7303: "H is for Health"

SCP-7303: "H is for Health"

Update: 2024-05-30
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This episode of SCP Archives explores SCP-7303, a behavioral phenomenon affecting medical professionals. It causes them to diagnose patients with asymptomatic variants of health conditions that don't exist. The episode details the case of Dr. Dockery, who diagnoses Andrew Whitfield with asymptomatic lung cancer, leading to a series of treatments and ultimately, Andrew's death. The episode highlights the dangers of this anomaly and its impact on healthcare, while also discussing the ethical considerations of containment. The episode concludes with a shout-out to the show's patrons and credits.

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00:00:00
Introduction

This Chapter introduces the episode and the topic of SCP-7303, a behavioral phenomenon affecting medical professionals. It also mentions the episode's shorter length and the absence of a mid-roll break. The host encourages listeners to support the show on Patreon for access to bonus content and rewards.

00:01:52
SCP-7303: Asymptomatic Lung Cancer

This Chapter delves into the details of SCP-7303, a behavioral phenomenon that causes medical professionals to diagnose patients with asymptomatic variants of health conditions that don't exist. The episode focuses on the case of Dr. Dockery, who diagnoses Andrew Whitfield with asymptomatic lung cancer, leading to a series of treatments and ultimately, Andrew's death. The chapter explores the anomaly's persuasive ability, its resistance to containment efforts, and its impact on healthcare.

00:17:48
Outro

This Chapter concludes the episode with a thank you to the show's patrons and credits the individuals involved in the production of the episode.

Keywords

SCP-7303


SCP-7303 is a behavioral phenomenon that affects medical professionals, causing them to diagnose patients with asymptomatic variants of health conditions that don't exist. It is classified as a Level 2 Restricted item by the SCP Foundation. The anomaly is characterized by its persuasive ability, resistance to containment efforts, and its significant impact on healthcare.

Asymptomatic Lung Cancer


Asymptomatic lung cancer is a fictional health condition created for the SCP-7303 narrative. It is a variant of lung cancer that lacks the typical symptoms, making it difficult to diagnose. The anomaly causes medical professionals to misdiagnose patients with this condition, leading to unnecessary treatments and potentially harmful consequences.

Dr. Dockery


Dr. Dockery is a fictional character in the SCP-7303 narrative. He is a medical professional who is affected by SCP-7303 and diagnoses Andrew Whitfield with asymptomatic lung cancer. His actions highlight the dangers of the anomaly and its impact on patient care.

Andrew Whitfield


Andrew Whitfield is a fictional character in the SCP-7303 narrative. He is a patient who is diagnosed with asymptomatic lung cancer by Dr. Dockery. His story illustrates the consequences of SCP-7303 and the challenges faced by patients who are misdiagnosed with non-existent conditions.

SCP Foundation


The SCP Foundation is a fictional organization dedicated to containing and studying anomalous objects and entities. The Foundation plays a significant role in the SCP-7303 narrative, monitoring the anomaly's spread and attempting to contain its effects.

Medical Professionals


Medical professionals are the primary targets of SCP-7303. The anomaly affects their judgment and causes them to misdiagnose patients with non-existent conditions. The episode explores the ethical considerations of containing SCP-7303 and its potential impact on medical services.

Ethics Committee


The Ethics Committee is a fictional body within the SCP Foundation responsible for evaluating the ethical implications of containment procedures. In the SCP-7303 narrative, the Ethics Committee deems the occurrence of the anomaly an acceptable deviation from normality, highlighting the complex ethical considerations involved in containing such a widespread phenomenon.

Q&A

  • What is SCP-7303?

    SCP-7303 is a behavioral phenomenon that affects medical professionals, causing them to diagnose patients with asymptomatic variants of health conditions that don't exist. It is classified as a Level 2 Restricted item by the SCP Foundation.

  • How does SCP-7303 affect medical professionals?

    SCP-7303 causes medical professionals to misdiagnose patients with non-existent conditions. They become resolute in their diagnosis and cannot be persuaded that their assessment is incorrect or that treatment is unnecessary.

  • What is the impact of SCP-7303 on healthcare?

    SCP-7303 can lead to unnecessary treatments, potentially harmful consequences for patients, and a strain on healthcare resources. The episode highlights the ethical considerations of containing SCP-7303 and its potential impact on medical services.

  • What is the story of Andrew Whitfield?

    Andrew Whitfield is a patient who is diagnosed with asymptomatic lung cancer by Dr. Dockery. His story illustrates the consequences of SCP-7303 and the challenges faced by patients who are misdiagnosed with non-existent conditions.

  • What is the SCP Foundation's approach to containing SCP-7303?

    The SCP Foundation monitors the anomaly's spread and attempts to contain its effects. However, due to the widespread nature of SCP-7303 and the potential impact of active intervention on medical services, the Ethics Committee has deemed the occurrence of the anomaly an acceptable deviation from normality.

Show Notes

SCP-7303 is a behavioral phenomenon in which a medical professional, most commonly a doctor, will diagnose a patient with an asymptomatic variant of a health condition where no such variant exists.

Content Warnings: Medical Malpractice, misdiagnosis of a fatal illness

Transcript

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Cast & Crew 

SCP Archives was created by Pacific S. Obadiah & Jon Grilz

SCP-7219 was written by Dysadron

Script by Kevin Whitlock

Narrator - Elissa Park

Dockery - Chris Harris-Beechey

Andrew - Vic Collins

Helen - Bailey Wolfe


Art by Eduardo Valdés-Hevia

Video produced by Dakota Miller

Theme Song by Matt Roi Berger

Original Music Composed by Dana Creasman

Sound Designer - Chris Harris-Beechey

Showrunner - Daisy McNamara

Creative Director - Pacific S. Obadiah

Executive Producers - Tom Owen & Brad Miska

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