The near future: thanks to the benevolence of the C. Corporation, all citizens are entitled to their monthly health clearance. Failure to show up is not an option - non-cleared citizens have no rights to employment or education - no involvement in society whatsoever. Failing the check-up, or Care-Service as the World Health Service calls it, is not an option either, as Citizen Winnie Smith is about to find out. "Remember, being well is a state of mind! A positive attitude goes a long way!"