South African doctor sings to young patient in Ireland
Updated | By Breakfast with Martin Bester
A South African doctor has everyone’s attention after his singing video went viral.

Dr Ryan Coetzee who works at the Causeway Hospital in Coleraine in Northern Ireland.
The doctor became an instant hit when he sang to a young patient. The doctor can be heard singing George Ezra’s hit, ‘Shotgun’ and one can see the instant joy on the boy’s face.
‘Oscar was admitted on Saturday and was reportedly quite ill, but felt better after he was woken by the singing doctor.’ UTV in Northern Ireland reported.
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Dr Coetzee added, ‘Obviously singing is not going to cure your pain, but it has a music therapy element to it.’
Music has definitely a healing impact on people and we absolutely love the video!
Dr Ryan is the #singingdoctor and the Causeway Hospital’s children's ward is his stage.
— UTV (@utv) June 19, 2019
He was filmed performing Shotgun by @George_Ezra for a young patient - and it became a viral hit. pic.twitter.com/hbKNLnygc7
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