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A Letter From Dr Shankland On City Hospital Life
Dr Shankland writes Louie Bousquet from Pella about his visits to City Hospital in St Louis. He explains hospital layout, wards from observation to emergency, staff roles, and visiting rules, noting the 21 wards, the orderly system, and the charitable mission. He describes interns, residents, nurses, patient stories, and the humane care given to the poor.
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