First off, if you haven't watched the movie Patch Adams, go out and rent it. To me, it is the best example of what a health care provider should be!!! He shows us the importance of treating the person as opposed to the disease. He brings laughter and joy to people's lives and he really listens to the patient.
Some quotable lines from the movie that I appreciate as a naturopathic doctor:
"Difference between a doctor and a scientist? If you want to become a doctor, you have to learn to treat the patient as well as the disease."
"You treat a disease.... you win, you lose. You treat a person, I guarantee you win, no matter what the outcome.""
"Why are patients referred to by their disease rather than their first name."
Here is a clip of one Mexican hospital that's emulating the work of Patch Adams: Clip
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