There is something about Mary!

This will be the final entry into this blog as the documentary is now complete. I have deliberately had a couple of days off from looking at the film and the thesis to reflect on the last eight months. Within this timeframe the COP and I have developed the idea of creating a short documentary, worked through the key themes to be presented, devised the storyboard, and filmed. These processes have been very exciting for me on many differing levels. Having the opportunity to work with a group of consummate professionals who are truly committed to improving care and has in itself been inspiring. I have been privileged to work closely with them and learn about their work on the frontline. Health care today is frequently criticized for what it doesn’t achieve - how often do we acknowledge what it does achieve?

From the film production side of things that was a huge learning curve for me and yes I did make mistakes along the way but from these invaluable lessons were learnt for the future. I have also become more critical of my own work, hence the title of this blog entry – there is something about Mary! I could see an inconsistency with the film clip about Mary Lee and though no one else did notice it – it had to be redone!

I have endured a love hate relationship with iMovie over the last few months but we are there for the long haul and I am confident we will become tolerant of each other!

I conclude with a salutary quote from Adam Osborne an entrepreneur from the USA.

“The most valuable thing you can make is a mistake - you can't learn anything from being perfect.”