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An explanation of hospice care

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An explanation of hospice care

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Tags: End-of-Life Decision Making, Hospice and Palliative Care

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chicagotribune.com — “Dr. Harry Miller, an Evanston hematologist who helped found a North Shore hospice, died as its patient, under the care of his former student, whom he had recruited to the hospice.View full resource at chicagotribune.com

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DFMDrJimDupage Family Medicine, did his undergraduate training at the University of Notre Dame and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the University of Illinois in 1990. He completed his medical education at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in 1994. His residency trainingwas performed at Memorial Hospital, South Bend, Indiana, after which he became board certified in Family Practice in 1997.

 Dr. Cunnar's clinical interests include pediatrics, diabetes, and women's health. Other professional interests include clinical research, in which he has participated as a principal investigator in numerous studies.

 Dr. Cunnar, his wife Sarah, and their children Ben, John and Grayce reside in Aurora. In his free time, he enjoys his family, all sports (especially golf and baseball), gardening and music." /> Jim Cunnar M.D. Active Health Library, Doctor, Family Medicine Doctor, and Physician

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ama-assn.org — “Accusations of euthanasia are common as patients, families and even other health professionals struggle to adjust to the new realities of end-of-life care.View full resource at ama-assn.org

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chicagotribune.com — “From where it takes place to what choices are available there are quite a few misconceptions associated with hospice care. Rick Kasper, incoming president of the Illinois Hospice and Palliative Care Association,says they are continually trying to educate the public on what hospice is and isn't.View full resource at chicagotribune.com

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ASCO: Choosing Wisely recommendations include hospice care http://t.co/m3vpiMv6 Definite progress

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