The BJC Hospice team is comprised of professionals including:
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Medical directors who directly oversee care
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Registered nurses specializing in pain and symptom management
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Counselors focused on the patient and family
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Physical, speech and occupational therapists
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Home health aides and homemakers who provide personal care and perform light housework
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Social workers specializing in resource management and coping skills for stress management
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Registered dietitians who advise on fluid and nutrition intake
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Chaplains who offer spiritual, non-denominational support to patients and families
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Volunteers who provide day-to-day support for patients and family
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Bereavement specialists who offer grief support