For four future General Hospital episodes, Dr. Patrick Drake will look quite different.

That's because Jason Thompson will exit the role for a few days, leaving it in the capable hands of Ethan Erickson (pictured, formerly on Guiding Light). Look for the recasting to begin on April 23, with Jason making his return to the role on May 2.

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