clown doctor
Ward's comic healer
A clown doctor is a trained performer who works in hospitals, typically on pediatric wards, using humor, magic, and playful interaction to comfort patients and ease the stress of medical environments.
Unlike regular hospital clowns, clown doctors often receive specialized training in healthcare settings and work alongside medical staff: The clown doctor made rounds with the pediatricians, distracting children during procedures.
- humoristOne who creates comedy
- trust-buildingEstablishing mutual confidence
- entertainerOne who amuses others
- pediatric careMedical services for children
- play therapyPsychotherapy using games
face paint · big shoes · performer · rubber chicken · balloon animal · red nose · patches · medic · child psychology · circus arts · wig · bedside manner · empathy · comfort · buffoon · jester · healer · palliative care
clown doctorsurgeon
Physician who operates
physician · medical doctor · attending physician · oncologist · anesthesiologist