Who opened the first modern hospice?
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The question is asking who is credited with opening the first modern hospice, which pertains to the history of palliative care.
Answer
Cicely Saunders
The first modern hospice was opened by Cicely Saunders.
Answer for screen readers
The first modern hospice was opened by Cicely Saunders.
More Information
Cicely Saunders founded St Christopher's Hospice in 1967, which is widely considered the first modern hospice. This establishment marked the beginning of the modern palliative care movement.
Sources
- Dame Cicely Saunders - PMC - NCBI - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- The History of Hospice - avalonhospice.com
- Dame Cicely Saunders - St Christopher's Hospice - stchristophers.org.uk
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