Patch Adams

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Person
gptkb:book
gptkb:film
gptkb:character
gptkbp:active_years 1971-present
gptkbp:adaptation gptkb:Patch_Adams_(film)
gptkbp:advocated_for mental health awareness
patient-centered care
holistic health practices
free healthcare
humor in medicine
gptkbp:advocates_for humor in medicine
gptkbp:alma_mater gptkb:University_of_Colorado_Boulder
gptkb:West_Virginia_University
gptkbp:appears_in gptkb:Patch_Adams_(film)
gptkbp:associated_with medical clowning
Gesundheit Institute
gptkbp:author gptkb:Patch_Adams
gptkbp:based_on gptkb:Hunter_Doherty_Adams
Patch Adams (book)
gptkbp:birth_date 1945-05-28
gptkbp:birth_place gptkb:Washington,_D._C.
gptkbp:box_office $135 million
gptkbp:character gptkb:Carin_Fisher
gptkb:Dean_Walcott
gptkb:Mitch_Roman
gptkb:Rudy
gptkb:Patch_Adams
gptkb:Dr._Kahn
Dr. Adams' assistant
Dr. Adams' colleague
Dr. Adams' confidant
Dr. Adams' father
Dr. Adams' friend
Dr. Adams' friend from childhood
Dr. Adams' inspiration
Dr. Adams' love interest
Dr. Adams' mentor
Dr. Adams' mother
Dr. Adams' patient
Dr. Adams' rival
Dr. Adams' supporter
Dr. Adams' teacher
Dr. Pritchard
Dr. Trumain
gptkbp:character_traits compassionate
humorous
unconventional
empathetic
gptkbp:children gptkb:3
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:created_by gptkb:Tom_Shadyac
gptkbp:critical_reception mixed reviews
gptkbp:cultural_impact promotes healing through laughter
gptkbp:depicted_in biographical films
gptkbp:directed_by gptkb:Tom_Shadyac
gptkbp:distributor gptkb:Universal_Pictures
gptkbp:famous_quote “ You treat a person, you win, you lose. You treat a person, I guarantee you, you’ll win.”
gptkbp:features medical humor
hospital setting
gptkbp:first_appearance gptkb:Patch_Adams_(film)
gptkbp:follows Patch Adams (character)
gptkbp:founded gptkb:health_services
gptkb:Gesundheit!_Institute
gptkbp:full_name gptkb:Hunter_Doherty_Adams
gptkbp:genre gptkb:biography
gptkb:comedy
gptkb:drama
biographical comedy-drama
gptkbp:goal to bring joy to patients
gptkbp:has a legacy in medical education
a positive outlook on life
gptkbp:has_appeared_in gptkb:The_Dr._Oz_Show
gptkb:The_Oprah_Winfrey_Show
gptkb:The_Ellen_De_Generes_Show
gptkb:The_Muppet_Show
gptkb:The_Tonight_Show
gptkb:The_Simpsons
gptkb:The_Today_Show
gptkb:Patch_Adams_(1998_film)
gptkbp:has_collaborated_with gptkb:healthcare_professionals
non-profit organizations
universities for health programs
gptkbp:has_conflict_with medical establishment
gptkbp:has_established gptkb:Hippocrates_Health_Institute
gptkbp:has_influence_on palliative care
medical education
holistic health
integrative medicine
child life specialists
therapeutic clowning
gptkbp:has_influenced medical education
clown doctors worldwide
gptkbp:has_participated_in charity events
community outreach programs
healthcare reform discussions
international health missions
medical clowning
gptkbp:has_performed_at gptkb:TED_Talks
lectures on compassion in medicine
research on humor therapy
workshops on humor therapy
gptkbp:has_received numerous awards
gptkbp:has_won gptkb:humanitarian_aid
gptkbp:has_worked_with children's hospitals
gptkbp:has_written The Art of Healing
The Humor Code
The Laughter Prescription
The Joy of Love
The Healing Power of Community
The Healing Power of Compassion
The Healing Power of Connection
The Healing Power of Humor
The Healing Power of Joy
The Healing Power of Kindness
The Healing Power of Laughter
The Healing Power of Love
The Healing Power of Play
The Humor in Healing
The Joy of Community
The Joy of Compassion
The Joy of Connection
The Joy of Healing
The Joy of Kindness
The Joy of Laughter
The Laughter Effect
The Laughter Project
The Patch Adams Handbook
Gesundheit: Good Health is a Laughing Matter
The Art of Medicine
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Patch Adams
gptkbp:illustrated_by gptkb:Various_artists
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Albert_Schweitzer
humanistic psychology
Laughter therapy
Patch Adams' philosophy of care
gptkbp:influences medical practices
gptkbp:inspiration real-life doctor
gptkbp:inspired_by real-life experiences
real-life doctor Patch Adams
gptkbp:is a symbol of hope
a character that inspires others
a figure in popular culture
a character that highlights the role of humor in healing
a character based on a real person
a character that advocates for change
a character that challenges norms
a character that embodies creativity
a character that promotes kindness
a pioneer in patient care
a proponent of holistic medicine
a representation of joy in medicine
a character that emphasizes the importance of connection
a character that encourages compassion in healthcare.
gptkbp:is_featured_in gptkb:documentaries
gptkbp:is_known_for his unique approach to healthcare
gptkbp:isbn 978-1558742024
gptkbp:known_for laughter therapy
founding the Gesundheit! Institute
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:media gptkb:documentaries
gptkbp:music_by gptkb:Elliot_Goldenthal
gptkbp:nationality gptkb:American
gptkbp:notable_for clowning in hospitals
gptkbp:notable_work gptkb:Patch_Adams_(film)
gptkb:Patch_Adams:_The_Book
gptkbp:occupation gptkb:activists
gptkb:Comedian
gptkb:Physician
gptkbp:page_count 288
gptkbp:portrayed_by gptkb:Robin_Williams
gptkbp:produced_by gptkb:Larry_Brezner
gptkb:Tom_Shadyac
gptkbp:promoted community health initiatives
integrative medicine
volunteerism in healthcare
laughter as medicine
gptkbp:published_year gptkb:1993
gptkbp:publisher gptkb:Health_Communications,_Inc.
gptkbp:related_to gptkb:Patch_Adams_(film)
gptkbp:relationship_with patients
gptkbp:release_year gptkb:1998
gptkbp:released_in gptkb:1998
gptkbp:runtime 115 minutes
gptkbp:screenplay_by gptkb:Steve_Oedekerk
gptkbp:set_in gptkb:West_Virginia
gptkbp:setting gptkb:Medical_School
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Linda_Adams
gptkbp:starring gptkb:Bob_Gunton
gptkb:Robin_Williams
gptkb:Monica_Potter
gptkb:Harvey_Fierstein
gptkb:Philip_Seymour_Hoffman
gptkbp:subject gptkb:Medicine
Humor
Health care
gptkbp:theme laughter therapy
gptkbp:themes gptkb:friendship
compassion
healing
laughter
nonconformity
gptkbp:uses clowning as therapy
gptkbp:website www.patchadams.org
gptkbp:won_award gptkb:Peace_Prize_from_the_International_Association_of_Physicians_for_the_Prevention_of_Nuclear_War
Honorary Doctorate from the University of Colorado Boulder
gptkbp:wrote Gesundheit! A Story of Healing
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Robin_Williams
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4