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Feeling nervous jitters before a doctor’s appointment happens to a lot of us. But while we can take steps ourselves to become more comfortable with hospital visits, some medical professionals are taking matters into their own hands to make their patients feel as much at ease as possible. From decorating their offices to having emotional support pets, they sure don’t lack creativity while doing so. 

To applaud their hard work, our Bored Panda team compiled many instances of doctors who went above and beyond to make their patients’ visits more bearable. To find them, all you have to do is scroll down!

While you're at it, don't forget to check out a conversation with registered nurse and certified health coach Jennifer Jenkins, who kindly agreed to give tips on how we can feel less nervous before a doctor's appointment.

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This Man Was Forced To Give His Dog To The Humane Society Due To Undergoing Lengthy Hospital Stay. This Nurse Found Out And Immediately Went To The Shelter And Adopted His Dog

Patient in wheelchair holding dog while doctor wearing mask smiles beside a decorated Christmas tree, showing wholesome doctor encounter.

She brings him to visit daily and will return him as soon as the man is released!

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    My Son’s Pediatrician Used To Be A Balloon Artist. She Made A Jet Pack For Him Today

    Child in a doctors office wearing a colorful balloon sword, creating a wholesome and comforting medical encounter.

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    #3

    My Dentist Office Has A Therapy Dog That Will Sit With You If You Are Feeling Nervous

    Curly-haired dog wearing a collar sitting on a person's lap during a wholesome encounter with a doctor in a medical setting.

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    #4

    Sweet Support Dog Who Gives Comfort To Children At The Dentist, Priceless

    Child receiving dental care from doctors while therapy dog comforts them during a wholesome encounter at the clinic.

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    #5

    My Local Dentist And His Wife Had Dressed Up So My Autistic Brother Could Have His Teeth Inspected Without Any Problem

    Two doctors in animal costumes with a smiling child, showing wholesome encounters with doctors that put people at ease.

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    #6

    My Local Dentist Doesn't Have Enough Patients

    Cardboard box tipped over on sidewalk spilling colorful lollipops, illustrating wholesome encounters with doctors that put people at ease.

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    #7

    My Dentist Has A Therapy Dog And It's Awesome

    Dog in training comforting patient at a dental office during a wholesome encounter with doctors putting people at ease.

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    #8

    I’m A Special Needs Dentist. This Is Me And My Patient Becoming Friends On Switch

    Two doctors wearing masks and playing Nintendo Switch together, sharing a wholesome moment that puts people at ease.

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    #9

    My Wife Went In For A Mammogram Today And This Is In The Lobby

    Smooth stone fountains surrounded by pebbles and plants in a calming indoor space to put people at ease.

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    #10

    My Dentist’s Cat Ragnar Giving Me Some Moral Support

    Cat lying peacefully on patient's lap at a dental clinic, showcasing wholesome encounters with doctors that put people at ease.

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    #11

    In The Bathroom At My Dentist, I Find It Pretty Funny

    Humorous doctor office sign with dinosaur and text about handwashing promoting wholesome encounters with doctors.

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    #12

    In Spanish-Speaking Countries, The Tooth Fairy Is A Mouse (Ratoncito Pérez). This Is My Dentist Office

    Patient relaxing in a doctor’s office with a miniature door on the wall adding a whimsical touch to the wholesome doctor encounter.

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    #13

    My Uncle Sent Me This Picture Of His Prosthesis Doctor

    Doctor in white coat playfully using prosthetic leg to block a door with a baseball bat in a wholesome encounter.

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

    Prescription bottle labeled monster spray with instructions to spray around the room at night, a wholesome doctor encounter.

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    #15

    Doctors Paint The MRI Machine In The Children's Clinic To Look Like A Submarine

    MRI machine designed like a yellow submarine in a pediatric room featuring ocean-themed wall art setting patients at ease.

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    #16

    Wife And I Got The Flu Vaccine And Our Doctor Asked If We Wanted A Normal Plaster Or One With An Animal. Unnecessary Question! He Said Every Single Adult Until Now Wanted An Animal Plaster

    Medical supplies including bandages, antiseptic spray, and a green tourniquet on a table during a wholesome doctor encounter.

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    #17

    Our Pediatrician Provides Free Baby Supplies To Those In Need

    Shelves stocked with free baby supplies and essentials, showcasing wholesome doctor efforts to put people at ease.

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    #18

    Found This Hanging In The Doctor's Office

    Framed humorous uterus embroidery and crocheted uterus toy, adding a wholesome touch to doctor encounters.

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    #19

    Dentist’s Office Has A Toothpaste Bike Rack

    Bike rack shaped like a giant tube of ointment outside a brick building, reflecting wholesome doctor encounters.

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    #20

    Nurses Dress Up As Their Doctor For Halloween

    Three doctors smiling and dressed in playful costumes, creating a lighthearted and wholesome medical encounter.

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    #21

    This Has Been Accurately Labeled. Hand Sanitizer At The Doctor's Office

    Bottle labeled paper-cut finder among medical supplies, highlighting wholesome doctor encounters that put patients at ease.

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    #22

    My Daughter’s Pediatrician Has Higher Door Handles So Kids Can’t Run Out Of The Room

    Doctor's office door with children's drawings and a height measurement ruler, creating wholesome encounters with doctors and patients.

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    #23

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

    Man humorously pretending to use pliers on patient in a lighthearted doctor encounter easing the mood in clinic.

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    #24

    A Dentist In My Hometown Always Keeps Something Humorous On His Sign. This Is The Best One Yet

    Sign outside Hagerty Family Dental with a humorous message that helps put patients at ease during visits.

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    #25

    Nurse Gave Me A Smiley Face

    Bandage with a smiley face drawn on arm after a medical procedure, showing a wholesome encounter with doctors.

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    #26

    Went To A Fertility Doctor Today. Very Fitting Decor On The Wall

    Decorative circular wall art resembling s***m cells around a cracked centerpiece, evoking humorous doctor encounters.

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    Had To Give My Phone To The Nurse When I Went To Have My Finger Partially Amputated. Woke Up To This Gem

    Female doctor wearing a surgical mask taking a selfie in an operating room during a wholesome doctor encounter.

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    #28

    The Joker Delivers A Baby

    Person dressed as a doctor with face paint resembling a clown holding surgical scissors in a dimly lit room in wholesome doctor encounter.

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    #29

    My Dentist Has A Day Each Month Where They Donate Some Of Their Revenue To A Charity Of A Staff Members Choice

    Sign at a doctor's office promoting Smiles for Change charity donations to support Red Cross humanitarian Ukraine relief.

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    #30

    My Son And His Dentist Both Watching Zootopia During A Lull In The Procedure

    Dentist in protective gear treating a patient in a colorful, whimsically decorated dental office with wall lizards.

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    Having My 5-Year-Old Daughter Be Hospitalized, Was Terrifying. Hospital Made It Feel Amazing As It Can Be. This Is One Of The Doctor's Artwork On All Of The Kids Windows

    Colorful cartoon characters like Pokémon, Peppa Pig, Lilo & Stitch, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles decorate hospital windows to comfort patients.

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    #32

    A Doctor I Work With Made My Husband And I A Christmas Ornament With A Dead Sea Urchin He Found

    Hand holding a unique ornament resembling a sea urchin shell, evoking wholesome and calming doctor encounters.

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    #33

    Molar In Moss Outside My Dentist's Office

    Moss shaped like a tooth in a garden surrounded by greenery, illustrating wholesome encounters with doctors.

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    #34

    No Smoking Sign In My Doctor's Bathroom

    Sign above a door humorously warning about smoking with a funny wholesome message in a doctor’s office setting.

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    #35

    Laughter Is The Best Medicine

    Doctor wearing protective gear and a medical mask with a humorous celebrity ID badge to put patients at ease.

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    #36

    Lamps Outside The Bloodworks At This Doctor's Office Are Needles

    Modern wall lamp shaped like a nail in a clinical setting, highlighting wholesome encounters with doctors that put people at ease.

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    #37

    Sink At My Fertility Doctor's Office In The "Collection Room"

    Bathroom sink countertop designed with a white s***m shape to create a humorous wholesome doctor encounter.

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    #38

    The Chairs At My Foot Doctor Have Shoes

    Vintage chair in a waiting room with red children's shoes on legs, creating a playful and wholesome doctor encounter vibe.

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    #39

    My Dentist Had A Gaming Setup In The Corner

    Wall-mounted gaming consoles in a waiting room helping patients relax during visits with doctors through wholesome entertainment.

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    #40

    This Doctor’s Clinic Has Bob Ross On The Ceiling Using The Rust As His Hair

    Ceiling vent with a cutout of a smiling man's face, creating a humorous and wholesome doctor encounter.

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    #41

    My Ticket At The Doctor Had A Puzzle For Me To Do While I Wait

    Hand holding a printed sheet with a sudoku puzzle and healthcare text, showcasing a wholesome encounter with doctors.

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    The Bike Rack At My Doctor's Office

    Bike rack designed to look like a stethoscope, adding a wholesome touch to doctor-themed outdoor spaces.

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    #43

    This Wooden Rocking Chair In The Waiting Area Of A Doctor’s Office

    Waiting room with classic rocking chair and modern seating, creating a wholesome atmosphere to put patients at ease.

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    #44

    The Doctor's Office I Visited Recently Had A Part Of Their Waiting Room Made To Look Like A Train

    Interior of a medical waiting room with red seats and green walls, creating a calming and welcoming doctor environment.

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    #45

    My Baby’s Pediatrician Decorated The Office With Baby Skeletons

    Playful skeleton and ghost decorations on a medical office window creating a wholesome encounter with doctors atmosphere.

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    #46

    These Rappelling Sculptures In A Doctors Waiting Area

    Decorative wall art of climbers on ropes in a waiting room, creating a wholesome doctor encounter atmosphere.

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    #47

    My Dentist's Office Is So Cute, They Put Out Apples To Celebrate Fall

    Basket of apples on a counter with a sign appreciating patients in a wholesome doctor encounter setting.

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