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. 2010 Mar 12;15(3):317–326. doi: 10.1634/theoncologist.2009-0257

Table 4.

Face-to-face versus indirect encounters, n (%)

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aFace-to-face direct encounters include participation in funerals, visitation, and memorial services. Indirect encounters refer to telephone calls or letters (postal mail or e-mail). Difference between all patients and special bond patients was significant (p < .0001, McNemar's test of symmetry).