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It would be possible to address the role of the clergy in the care of the cancer patient in a specific, practical manner, or one which would be more philosophical. The material presented here is hopefully both direct and philosophical at the same time.
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Bigler, L.R. (1985). The Role of Clergy in the Supportive Care of Cancer Patients. In: Higby, D.J. (eds) The Cancer Patient and Supportive Care. Cancer Treatment and Research, vol 25. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-2567-3_9
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