Excessive Happiness: Improve the Quality of Life

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The movie, Patch Adams, for me is not merely about the life story of the “real” Hunter Patch Adams but rather it portrays, in deeper sense, what should a real physician should be to his or her patients. Aside form his passion to help others; he has this compassion to those around him that I believe was his greater strength in becoming a medical doctor. His intention in helping others was so pure that he was willing to treat his patients for free and was able to influence other medical students, despite the busy and stressful schedule they have during those times, to join him in fulfilling his cause. The movie could inspire many people, especially those that are inclined into medicine.
But what inspired me the most is when Patch decided to make a free clinic for everyone, especially those that are not given proper attention in the hospital. It was actually a heroic thing to do because they still managed to find ways in order to continue treating patients despite their busy schedule in school and the lack of financial support to buy medical stuff considering that they were still stu...

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