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On the recordJune 12, 2012
In most cases, hospice care enables dying patients to remain in the comfort of their homes, free from unnecessary pain and surrounded by family and friends.
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Susan Collins
Republican · Maine

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Discussing the benefits of hospice care for patients and families.

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