Cicely Saunders
OM, DBE, FRCS, FRCP
Founder (Historical)
👥Biography 个人简介
Cicely Saunders founded the modern hospice movement by establishing St Christopher's Hospice in 1967, creating the model for comprehensive end-of-life care that addresses physical, emotional, social, and spiritual suffering through her concept of total pain. Her vision transformed the care of dying cancer patients from neglect and abandonment to compassionate, skilled, and holistic support. Her legacy continues to shape palliative care practice, education, and policy worldwide.
🧪Research Fields 研究领域
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Representative Works 代表性著作
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Last updated: 2026-04-01 | All information from publicly available academic sources
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