Set in the frenetic environment of an inner-city walk-in health clinic, Side Effects spotlights the personal triumphs and tragedies of life in the medical profession with drama, poignancy and a touch of humor. Each day, staff and patients at the Kingsview Health Clinic find themselves caught in the heart of such vital matters as access to health care, AIDS, drug abuse and teen pregnancy. From the clinic's cramped waiting room or the surrounding neighborhood, staff and doctors struggle to make a difference in their patients' lives.