Spitzer P
Humour Foundation, Wintergarden Medical Centre, Bowral, New South Wales.
Aust Fam Physician. 2001 Jan;30(1):12-6.
In 1996 The Humour Foundation was established in Australia, drawing on inspiration from the work of Patch Adams and the Clown Care Unit in New York. The mission statement of the Foundation is to introduce and promote the health benefits of humour to patients, their families and health care professionals.
To describe the work of the Clown Doctors in Australia and the role of humour in relieving suffering.
Clown Doctor Units have been established at several major hospitals throughout Australia. They use performance skills, humour, empathy and sensitivity to support, nourish, divert and help patients (and staff) cope with difficult situations.
1996年，受帕奇·亚当斯的工作以及纽约小丑关怀病房的启发，幽默基金会在澳大利亚成立。该基金会的使命宣言是向患者、其家人及医护人员介绍并推广幽默对健康的益处。
描述澳大利亚小丑医生的工作以及幽默在减轻痛苦方面的作用。
澳大利亚多家主要医院都设立了小丑医生病房。他们运用表演技巧、幽默、同理心和体贴来支持、滋养、转移患者（及医护人员）的注意力，并帮助他们应对困境。
