When stocking a "fish tank" (IV Bag), I tell the patient that I am stocking his/her tank with a very special kind of fish. The fish doesn't eat ordinary fish food. It eats kisses, and I put a kiss sticker on the tank along with a couple of fish.

Patients have really liked the fish and kisses.

I remember when fish and chips were television shows!

Dr. Clowne forgot to bring kiss stickers to the hospital one day, and discovered a more effective way to play with the patient's "lovely salt water fish tank".

Upon stocking the tank, she explained that the fish don't eat regular fish food. "They thrive on fresh kisses", Dr. Clowne would explain, and instruct the patient to throw each fish a kiss three times per day.

And, of course, the Doctor had to observe the patient's technique, so the patient (and visitors) would demonstrate blowing kisses to the fish. Often giggling in between kisses.

Dr. Clowne's funnybone treatment is rooted in involving the patient in her antics. Penicillin was discovered by accident, too.

[This message was edited by Clown Dode/Dr. Clowne on February 22, 2004 at 07:05 AM.]