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Dr. John Mulder interviews Dr. John Finn about the impact of hospice and palliative care at the end of life.

In this episode of Palliative Matters, John Mulder sits down with Dr. John Finn, a pioneer in hospice and palliative medicine, to explore the profound human impact of care at the end of life. Dr. Finn shares stories from his early days in oncology and hospice, highlighting the transformative power of honesty, compassion, and presence in patient and family care. From the challenges of modern healthcare to the beauty of a “good death,” this conversation reminds us that even in the face of sorr...

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Hosts: Dr. John Mulder, Dr. Jason Beckrow

Guest: Dr. John Finn

Topics covered

• hospice care
• palliative medicine
• end of life
• patient care
• compassion
• healthcare challenges

Keywords

• hospice
• palliative care
• end of life
• patient stories
• compassionate care
• good death
• oncology

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Organizations: Palliative Matters

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