Cicely Saunders
Cicely Saunders (1918-2005) was a pioneering English nurse, physician, and philosopher best known for founding the modern hospice movement and developing the concept of palliative care. Her experiences with terminally ill patients led her to advocate for a compassionate approach to end-of-life care, emphasizing the need for emotional and psychological support alongside physical treatment. She established the first modern hospice, St. Christopher's Hospice, in London, where she implemented her innovative ideas, which have since transformed how terminally ill patients are cared for worldwide.
Born on Jun 22, 1918 (107 years old)
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Cicely Saunders is credited with founding the first hospice in the world in 1967.
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Cicely Saunders was a pioneer of palliative care and the first to develop the concept of hospices for terminally ill patients.
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