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Sander De Hosson

Observer · DISC type ci
Lid raad van toezicht at Kwadrant
📍 Greater Groningen Area, Netherlands

Sander de Hosson is an acclaimed pulmonologist at Wilhelmina Ziekenhuis Assen, specializing in palliative care and lung oncology. Educated at the University of Groningen, he founded Carend to improve palliative care education and is a multi-award-winning author, recognized for his human-centered approach to medicine. People often describe him as professional, integer, and possessing excellent communication skills.

Outside of his medical practice, Sander is a dedicated father of two who lives in Groningen. He has a strong interest in physical fitness, engaging in running and boot camp sessions. He channels his passion for helping others by serving as an ambassador for foundations that support patients and their families during illness and bereavement.

Unique fact: For his exceptional dedication to patient advocacy and compassionate medicine, he was honored with the prestigious "Mensgerichte Zorg Persoon Award" in 2023.

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Experience
21 Years
Current Role
Lid raad van toezicht
Location
Greater Groningen Area, Netherlands
Personality Overview

How Sander shows up

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Assertive
Curious

They ask a lot of questions and rely heavily on information and collaterals. They are generally good communicators and can be hard to convince. They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing.

Priorities

Topics Sander cares about

Palliative Care
He is a leading advocate for improving palliative care, founding the educational platform Carend and focusing his medical practice, writing, and speaking engagements on the topic.
End-of-Life Communication
A central theme in his books and columns is the importance of compassion and honest communication with patients and families about the end of life.
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Career

Work history

6-2025
Lid raad van toezicht
Kwadrant
5-2023
Columnist
LINDA.
4-2023
Ambassadeur Stichting Komma
Stichting Komma
9-2022
Ambassadeur Bedsidesingers
Bedside Singers Nederland
9-2020
Initiatiefnemer
Carend
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Media appearances

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Education
1995 - 2003
Drs/ Master of Science
University of Groningen
1989 - 1995
Education details unavailable
Christelijk College Nassau Veluwe
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

c

Calculativeness (C)

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