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doc • Spring 2016
Kentucky
Profile in Compassion
Russell Eldridge
and Compassionate
Cancer Care
By John A Patterson MD,
MSPH, FAAFP
I first became aware of the
quality of Russell Eldridge’s
doctor-patient relationship as
my own patients and their families told me about their experiences under his
care. I was particularly appreciative of the compassionate care provided to patients for whom
there were no further treatment options. When
asked how he