A history of Lancaster General Hospital : in celebration of its 100th anniversary including interviews of physicians, medical administrators and nurses
History--Lancaster General Hospital History--Hospital and Medical Practice in the mid-20th Century--Obstetrics--Advent of Antibiotics--Cardiology--Tuberculosis--Nurses and the Nursing School--Emergency Department, Trauma and Surgery--Laboratory--X-Ray--Heart Haven--Polio Unit--Medical Education at LGH--Dr. Theodore B. Appel--Dr. Charles P. Stahr--Stories by Dr. Paul Davidson, More Stories, Stories by Dr. Henry Wentz, Stories by Dr. Howard Eckhart, Oral Surgeon--Biographical Sketches of Physicians considered for Distinguished Service Awards at the Lancaster General Hospital--Some Thoughts and Visions of Paul Wedel, President & CEO--Statistics--Evolution of Treatment over 100 Years--Diagnoses and Procedures at LGH--Miscellaneous--Hospital Interviews--Nurse Interviews--Surgeon Interviews--Obstetrician and Gynecologist Interviews--Internist Interview--Cardiologist Interview--Allergist Interview--Cytologist Interview--FamilyPhysicianInterviews.
A memoir by a medical doctor who practiced in Strasburg, Pa from the postwar 1940's to the late 1980's . He talks about the changes during the period in how medical care is delivered . He also tells stories about his interaction with patients over the years, including extensive contacts with Amish and Mennonites.
