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Hunter Doherty " Patch " Adams (born May 28, 1945) is an American physician, comedian, social activist, clown, and author. He founded the Gesundheit! Institute as a not-for-profit in 1989.
Patch Adams is a 1998 American biographical comedy-drama film directed by Tom Shadyac and starring Robin Williams (in the title role), Monica Potter, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Bob Gunton, Daniel London, and Peter Coyote.
About Patch Adams. Patch Adams is best known for his work as a medical doctor and a clown, but he is also a social activist who has devoted over 40 years of his life to changing America’s healthcare system.
Patch Adams: Directed by Tom Shadyac. With Robin Williams, Daniel London, Monica Potter, Philip Seymour Hoffman. The true story of a heroic man, Hunter "Patch" Adams, determined to become a medical doctor because he enjoys helping people.
In my imagination I envisioned a communal eco-village hospital that would address every problem of the way healthcare was delivered in one model. I wrote it up in a paper in March, 1971 and this was the basis of what became the Gesundheit Institute.
Patch Adams is based on the true story of the titular doctor who changed medicine forever, but the real Patch Adams has a few problems with the movie. The 1998 movie blends humor and healing in a powerful depiction of a medical student's journey to transform healthcare.
Patch Adams is an American physician, social activist, and clown, known for treating people with humor and love, apart from medication. This biography profiles his childhood, life, career, achievements and timeline
After struggling with depression in a mental hospital, Hunter "Patch" Adams (Robin Williams) decides he wants to become a doctor. He enrolls at Virginia Medical University but is disillusioned by...
This article explores the true story behind Dr. Patch Adams, the real-life physician and social activist who inspired the 1998 film Patch Adams. It examines how Adams' unconventional approach to medicine, which emphasizes humor and compassion, has influenced healthcare practices and the broader movement for patient-centered care.
Explore the real-life story of Patch Adams, the doctor who revolutionized healthcare by merging medicine with humor. Discover how his personal struggles led to a groundbreaking approach that emphasizes compassion and laughter in patient care, inspiring a new perspective on healing.