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A trip to the hospital can feel incredibly stressful. Even if the waiting rooms have comfortable chairs and free coffee, the anticipation of a needle or the possibility of bad news can make anyone anxious. Which is why it’s so reassuring when medical staff know how to help patients relax. And sometimes, all it takes is a well-timed joke to ease a difficult day. To highlight the importance of bedside manner, we compiled a list of wholesome doctor moments where they put people at ease with kindness and humor.

#1

A Much-Needed Addition To Our Curriculum

A medical student created a medical handbook addressing racial gaps in dermatology, demonstrating doctors awesome sense of humor.

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Ge Po
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6 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is so true, especially when observing discoloration in the skin. Especially things like inflammation and cyanotic features are not always that obvious with every skin tone.

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    #4

    Super Wholesome. Dr. Chang Delivered Me, And Yesterday I Helped Him Deliver A Baby! I Love Full-Circle Moments

    A doctor holding a newborn in 2000, and later posing with the grown child in 2022. This demonstrates an awesome sense of humor.

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    LuckyL
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    3 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love the height difference compared to the first picture

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    #5

    This Is My Best Friend's Cardiologist Since She Was 14 (Now In Her 30s), Reading Her A Bedtime Story Via Video Chat As She's In The Hospital Waiting For A New Heart

    A man reading an illustrated book, likely sharing a funny story, showcasing doctors awesome sense of humor.

    She's there and not allowed visitors until after she gets a heart, and he decided she needed a proper bedtime story.

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    #6

    This Doctor Has A Special Code

    A sign from Dr. Alenezi at Vancouver Urology Centre, showing doctors' awesome sense of humor offering free treatment.

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    Barbara Hill
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    4 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Need way more like him, hospitals too.

    #7

    A 6-Year-Old Girl Couldn't Sleep At Night Because She Was Scared Of Monsters, So The Doctor Gave Her This Spray

    A 6-Year-Old Girl Couldn't Sleep At Night Because She Was Scared Of Monsters, So The Doctor Gave Her This Spray

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    #8

    A Man Who Couldn't Afford The Surgery Gifts 2 Chickens To The Doctor Who Performed The Surgery For Free

    Doctors awesome sense of humor shines as a man and doctor pose with chickens. A funny, less scary moment at the clinic.

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    #9

    Therapy Dog

    A beagle therapy dog peeks from a doorway and then hides behind a person's legs, showing awesome sense of humor.

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    Rachel Reynolds
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    7 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    when my kid went in for his heart transplant, they had a therapy dog on duty. That dog let my son hug him for a good fifteen minutes. God bless dogs. (kid is fine, he's in 10th grade and just got the lead in Guys and Dolls)

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    #10

    Back In 2018, When I Was Suffering From Locked-In Syndrome, A Doctor Noticed A Minor Movement And Discovered I Was In There

    A doctor in a suit and mask shakes hands with a younger man holding a walker. Doctors' awesome sense of humor.

    Four years later, on the day of his retirement, I walked into his office.

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    merlin
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    6 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's the scariest thing ever!!!! Just imagining the locked in syndrome makes me shudder. I feel so so bad for people and their families who go through this.

    #11

    A Hospital Surgeon Creates "Dressing Drawings" So Kids Don't See Scars

    A doctor with an awesome sense of humor draws Eeyore and Olaf on medical tape, making everything less scary for patients.

    “The pen may not be mightier than the scalpel, pediatric surgeon Dr. Robert Parry always takes a moment to make sure a scar isn’t the only lasting memory of a child’s surgical procedure. He surprises them with a hand-drawn dressing featuring a character or something that personally interests them.”

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    Barbara Hill
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    4 hours ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is one of the cutest things I have seen, and he's talented,

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    #12

    My Hospital Hired An Employee Whose Only Job Is To Go Around Saying Hi To Other Employees While They Work

    My Hospital Hired An Employee Whose Only Job Is To Go Around Saying Hi To Other Employees While They Work

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    #13

    Age Gap Must Be Very... Obvious Here

    Age Gap Must Be Very... Obvious Here

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    #15

    It’s Not A Time Rewind, It’s A Time Freeze

    It’s Not A Time Rewind, It’s A Time Freeze

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    #16

    The Best Kind Of Doctor

    A young child asleep in a hospital bed, clutching a stuffed animal, embodying doctors' awesome sense of humor.

    This 9-year-old recently had to go in for surgery and was so nervous that he brought his stuffed wolf. The wolf had a tear in its leg, so it asked if its doctor could do a wolf surgery, too. His parent said "no." But when they walked into the recovery room, they discovered the little wolf lying next to their son, this time with a surgical mask, a little cast, and surgical-grade sutures in his leg.

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    #17

    The Doctor Arranges A Free Eye Camp And Does 150 Cataract Surgeries For Free

    The Doctor Arranges A Free Eye Camp And Does 150 Cataract Surgeries For Free

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    7 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cricket World Cup 3023 India v Pakistan. India beat/thrashed Pakistan by 7 wickets. The photos are of the patients, Dr. Gill and his team, before, during and after keeping his promise. FOR FREE.

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    #18

    My Mom Works At A Doctor's Office And Sent A Photo Of This Patient Who Showed Up For An Appointment

    A white horse stands at an open doorway, looking into a room, demonstrating an awesome sense of humor.

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    #19

    Dr. Amanda Hess Pauses Her Own Labor To Deliver Another Woman's Baby

    A new mother smiles in a hospital bed, holding her swaddled newborn. This image highlights doctors' awesome sense of humor.

    SPECIAL DELIVERY: As Dr. Amanda Hess was getting into her hospital gown to be induced to give birth, she heard nurses prepping a woman who needed to give birth right away because her baby was in distress. But the woman's OBGYN was not at the hospital yet, so Dr. Hess (an OBGYN herself) put on another gown to cover her backside, threw on boots over her flip-flops, and delivered the baby.

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    #20

    Hand Crocheted Dr Bear By A Grateful Patient, Today Was A Good Day

    Hand Crocheted Dr Bear By A Grateful Patient, Today Was A Good Day

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    #21

    My Local Dentist Doesn't Have Enough Patients

    A cardboard box overturned on a sidewalk, spilling numerous colorful lollipops. A scene of doctors' awesome sense of humor.

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    #22

    Hanging In My Cardiologist's Exam Room

    A framed sign in a doctor's office says Thank you for not mentioning Dr. Oz, showcasing doctors' awesome sense of humor.

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    #23

    Nurses Dress Up As Their Doctor For Halloween

    Doctors showing awesome sense of humor, two wearing wigs and mustaches, one smiling at the camera.

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    #24

    This Doctor From Ouro Branco In Alagoas, Brazil, Is Known For Treating Patients Without Asking For Payment. Instead Of Money, They Thank Him With Simple Gifts

    A doctor with awesome sense of humor kneels, holding eggs, flanked by two elderly women, making healthcare less scary.

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    #25

    My Coworker Got His Wisdom Teeth Removed The Other Day, The Doctor Said He Would Take A Funny Picture While He Was Under Anesthesia... My God

    My Coworker Got His Wisdom Teeth Removed The Other Day, The Doctor Said He Would Take A Funny Picture While He Was Under Anesthesia... My God

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    #26

    My Childhood Doctor's Office Has A Mini Door Installed For Younger Patients

    My Childhood Doctor's Office Has A Mini Door Installed For Younger Patients

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    #27

    Such A Supportive Grandpa

    Such A Supportive Grandpa

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    #28

    First Day On A Paeds Rotation

    A tweet from Dr. Glaucomflecken sharing a funny doctor moment about a nervous med student. Doctors' awesome sense of humor.

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    #29

    Found At My Doctor's Office, Posted In The Waiting Room... Wholesome Feels

    Found At My Doctor's Office, Posted In The Waiting Room... Wholesome Feels

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    Upstaged75
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    5 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There's a church near me that has a sign like this. It makes a refreshing change - I always like to see it when I drive by.

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    #30

    Went In For A Check-Up Today. Seen In The Doctor’s Office

    A white mug with a doctor's awesome sense of humor, featuring text about Google searches and a medical degree.

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    bazjack
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    7 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have a genetic disorder, but also a wonderful doctor. He doesn't mind when I consult him and his medical degree with my Google search results.

    #31

    My Doctor Hangs Kids' Pictures In The Examination Rooms. This One Touched My Heart

    A child's drawing with a cloud reading My Dream... is to have Peace, exemplifying doctors' awesome sense of humor.

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    #32

    One Of Our Doctors Travels To Codes Via A Razor Scooter

    A doctor in scrubs and a basketball bag rides a scooter down a hospital hall, showcasing doctors awesome sense of humor.

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    Barbara Hill
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    4 hours ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Get's exercise while working while working.

    #33

    Received This Text Out Of The Blue From One Of The Doctors Today, Totally Made My Day

    A heartwarming message from a doctor praising an infusion nurse's skills, exemplifying doctors' awesome sense of humor.

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    #34

    This Doctor’s Office Has A Guitar In The Lobby For Anyone To Play

    This Doctor’s Office Has A Guitar In The Lobby For Anyone To Play

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    #35

    Imagine Waking Up With Double Vision And Seeing This. I'd Feel An Alien Had Abducted Me

    Imagine Waking Up With Double Vision And Seeing This. I'd Feel An Alien Had Abducted Me

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    Caitlin Youngquist
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    7 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Title: "46 Times Doctors’ Awesome Sense Of Humor Made Everything Less Scary." Image: the scariest effing thing ever.

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    #36

    I Asked My Doctor To Write Down My Prescription So I Don’t Forget It. This Is What He Gave Me

    I Asked My Doctor To Write Down My Prescription So I Don’t Forget It. This Is What He Gave Me

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    merlin
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    6 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Take it to the pharmacist to decode.

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    #37

    My Daughter's Pediatrician Prescribed An Ice Cream After She Got Her Flu Shot

    My Daughter's Pediatrician Prescribed An Ice Cream After She Got Her Flu Shot

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    #38

    Doctor Sleeper Is Making The Sleeping Happen

    Doctor Sleeper Is Making The Sleeping Happen

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    Sarah
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    3 hours ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Trinity College Dublin, s****l health dr was a Dr Love . My classics lecturer was called Dr Dodge

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    #39

    This Artwork In My Dentist's Office. I Think It's An Original

    A yellow toothbrush taped to a white board in a white frame, demonstrating doctors awesome sense of humor.

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    #40

    A Friend Of Mine Is In Labor. The Doctor Seems Very Confident About The Situation

    A Friend Of Mine Is In Labor. The Doctor Seems Very Confident About The Situation

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    #42

    Appropriate Sign In My Eye Doctor's Bathroom

    Eye chart styled sign in a bathroom with humorous text, a perfect example of doctors awesome sense of humor.

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    #43

    My Doctor's Office Is In The Holiday Spirit

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    #44

    My Mom Is Being Treated By Dr. Batman

    My Mom Is Being Treated By Dr. Batman

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    TheWickedOne
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    3 hours ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So close to nurse Harley

    #45

    The Urine Deposit Area At My Doctor’s Office

    The Urine Deposit Area At My Doctor’s Office

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    Billo66
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    30 minutes ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well now it just sounds like nonsense, I've said it too much. Doesn't even look like a real word. Hate when that happens.

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    #46

    This Poster Is In My Doctor's Office

    This Poster Is In My Doctor's Office

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