A visit to the doctor isn’t always something we look forward to, but there’s no denying that a good sense of humour can make just about anything easier. From waiting rooms to follow-up appointments, laughter has a way of breaking the tension and reminding us not to take life too seriously.

These 11 doctor jokes are light-hearted, familiar and guaranteed to raise a smile – whether you’re a patient, a partner, or someone who’s spent a little too much time in a medical waiting room lately.

Doctor: “Which do you want first, the good news or the bad news?”

Patient: “Give me the good news.”

Doctor: “You’re about to have a disease named after you.”

Patient: “Doctor, I think I need glasses.”

Teller: “You certainly do! This is a bank.”

Patient: “Doctor, are the test results ready yet? I’m dying of curiosity!”

Doctor: “Actually, not only from curiosity.”

Doctor: “You’re losing a lot of blood and need an infusion. What’s your blood type?!”

Patient: “B positive.”

Doctor: “I’m trying, but you’ve lost a lot of blood.”

Doctor: “I’m sorry, but you only have five minutes to live.”

Patient: “Five minutes?! Is there anything I can do?”

Doctor: “Boil an egg?”

Patient: “Doctor, I have a ringing in my ear.”

Doctor: “Then whatever you do, don’t answer it.”

Patient: “Doctor, everyone hates me.”

Doctor: “Don’t be ridiculous. Not everyone has met you.”

Patient: “Doctor, Doctor! My son just swallowed a roll of film!”

Doctor: “Let’s hope nothing develops.”

Patient: “Doctor, my throat is sore.”

Doctor: “Go to the window and stick out your tongue.”

Patient: “Will that make me feel better?”

Doctor: “No, I just hate my neighbor.”

Patient: “Doctor, will be able to play in the band?”

Doctor: “No. You have Tuba-culosis.”

Patient: “Doctor, every time I look into the mirror, I get sick to my stomach. What’s wrong with me?”

Doctor: “I don’t know, but your eyesight is perfect.”