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Kathleen M. Foley, MD — education (teaching), internal medicine (neurology)

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Dr. Kathleen M. Foley (b. 1944) has dedicated her career to the assessment and treatment of patients with chronic pain. Among the first American physicians to focus primarily on current theories and treatments, Dr. Foley has defined pain syndromes and causes, developed scientific guidelines for pain management, and conducted pharmacological studies. Her work has made her a national and international advocate for better palliative care for the dying.

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