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201623 minPGdocumentary

Proper Care

201623 minPGdocumentary

Staff at the Vera Hospice Foundation work to ease the suffering of terminally ill adults and children, addressing pain at the end of life.

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Staff at the Vera Hospice Foundation work to ease the suffering of terminally ill adults and children, addressing pain at the end of life.

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Andrey Loshak

Andrey Loshakdirector

Andrey Loshak

Andrey Loshakwriter

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Staff at the Vera Hospice Foundation work to alleviate suffering for terminally ill patients, including children. The documentary presents their efforts over many years to improve end-of-life care. It discusses the challenges they face in making dying less painful. Achievements are noted, but the need for further action remains urgent. The film runs for 23 minutes and was released in 2016.

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