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In 1985, a reading of Patrick Irvine's essay in the Journal about his participation in the funerals of his patients¹ eased concerns of my own about attending the funerals of my young patients who have succumbed to cancer. At these services, I have heard "Suffer the little children . . ." from the New Testament and the 23rd Psalm from the Old Testament many times. These words are regularly chosen to help alleviate the inconsolable grief that follows the death of a child. The presence of the physician at these funerals can honor the struggle of the family and the . . . [Full Text of this Article]

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From Tufts–New England Medical Center, Boston.

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