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Satisfaction and the Use of Humor by Physicians and Patients

Fabio Sala Hay/McBer, 116 Huntington Ave., Boston
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Edward Krupat Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, 179 Longwood Ave., Boston
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Debra Roter Department of Health Policy and Management, Johns Hopkins School of Hygiene and Public Health, 624 N. Broadway, Rm 750, Baltimore, MD, 21205
Pages 269-280 | Published online: 27 Oct 2010

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