The Journal of Lancaster General Hospital is a quarterly general medical journal. It contains scientific articles, as well as perspectives and information about a wide range of health care issues, including medical ethics and hospital administration.
 
 
Issue: Winter 2011 Vol. 6 - Issue 4
Scientific Reports
 
– Jennifer Kegel, M.D. and Daleela Dodge, M.D.
The second article in this series offers personal perspectives based on the authors' personal and clinical experiences with cancer patients, and how Integrative Medicine enhances their care. The relevant literature is also thoroughly reviewed.
 
   
– Susan M. Bator, M.D.
A highly informative and detailed overview of the benefits, risks, and current practices of blood transfusion, and the experience at LGH.
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When the East Meets the Amish: An Application of Folk medicine in the Amish Community
– Yuri Anna lee and Lisa A. Ruth-Sahd, RN, D.ed., CEN, CCRN
This description of the Amish use of Burdock leaves as a topical healing agent, with an illustrative case, is fascinating for any reader; and of particular interest to physicians practicing in our area.
  
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Digital Pathology 101
– Charles F. Romberger, M.D.
The digital revolution is just beginning to affect pathology, but it will become a tidal wave once storage capacity rises to the level needed by the technology.
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From the Editor’s Desk
Will Health Care Remain Stymided by Ideology, Or Will Progress occur at the Local level Because the Status Quo is Untenable?
– Lawrence I. Bonchek, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.A.C.C.
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Family Practice 
It's Time to Mandate Influenza Vaccination in Healthcare Workers (with Legal Comments from Christopher Mm. O'Connor, Esq.)
– Alan S. Peterson, M.D.
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Medico-Legal Matters 
Pennsylvania Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment (POLST): Taking Patient Autonomy to the Next Level
– Margaret F. Costella, Esq.
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