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Massachusetts Surgical Journal Magazine Locations – Fallout 4
Last verified: 4 September 2026
Massachusetts Surgical Journal magazines increase the limb damage caused by every weapon type. Each of the nine issues adds 2%, producing an 18% bonus when the set is complete.
Several copies sit behind quest progression rather than ordinary locks. Check the Parsons State Insane Asylum, Med-Tek Research and Cabot House entries before travelling to those locations.
9 issues · +2% limb damage each · +18% total
Issue #1 — Let’s Play Doctor!
Location: Parsons State Insane Asylum
Quest access: The lower asylum is reached during The Secret of Cabot House.
How to get it
- Progress through the Cabot family questline until the asylum interior and Lorenzo’s section are accessible.
- Descend through the asylum to the basement at the very bottom of the facility.
- Enter Lorenzo’s cell and collect the magazine from the table inside.
Optional video walkthrough (shows exact location)
Issue #2 — ER Nurses Confess All
Location: Medford Memorial Hospital
How to get it
- Enter Medford Memorial Hospital and reach the balcony above the main lobby.
- Go to the filing and storage room on the west-side balcony, opposite the collapsed ceiling ramp. The door has an Advanced lock, but the magazine can also be reached through the broken window.
- Collect the magazine from inside the storage room.
Optional video walkthrough (shows exact location)
Issue #3 — Raised by Robots
Location: Med-Tek Research
Quest access: Reaching this room requires progress in MacCready’s Long Road Ahead quest.
How to get it
- Advance MacCready’s companion quest Long Road Ahead until he gives you access to Med-Tek’s restricted areas.
- Descend to the lowest floor and enter the room containing the Prevent medicine.
- Immediately look to the right of the large central laboratory table. Collect the magazine from the smaller table beside the broken terminal.
Optional video walkthrough (shows exact location)
Issue #4 — Cryo-Technology: Haven or Tomb!
Location: Greater Mass Blood Clinic
How to get it
- Enter the Greater Mass Blood Clinic.
- Use the wall terminal to open the analyst’s room.
- The magazine is on the desk inside.
Optional video walkthrough (shows exact location)
Issue #5 — Happy Sedation Special
Location: Sandy Coves Convalescent Home
How to get it
- Enter Sandy Coves Convalescent Home and go to the reception area.
- Open the security door behind reception.
- Collect the magazine beside the wall of safes.
Optional video walkthrough (shows exact location)
Issue #6 — Scars Are Cool
Location: Cambridge Polymer Labs
How to get it
- Enter Cambridge Polymer Labs and work through the laboratory area.
- Reach the Director’s office above the reception area.
- The magazine is on the Director’s desk.
Optional video walkthrough (shows exact location)
Issue #7 — Pay Now, Get Better Later!!
Location: Greenetech Genetics
How to get it
- Enter Greenetech Genetics and reach the third floor.
- Find the long room on the north side with two red sofas and a dark carpet.
- Collect the magazine from the table between the sofas.
Optional video walkthrough (shows exact location)
Issue #8 — Finding Your Funny Bone
Location: Boston Public Library
How to get it
- Collect or earn at least 50 book return tokens. Returning overdue books awards five tokens each.
- Inside Boston Public Library, find the book return terminal in the southwest area.
- Use the terminal to exchange 50 tokens for the magazine.
Optional video walkthrough (shows exact location)
Issue #9 — Better Living Through Chems
Location: Cabot House
Bug warning: On PlayStation 4, a known Emogene Takes a Lover quest bug can leave this section of Cabot House inaccessible.
How to get it
- Gain access to Cabot House through the Cabot family questline.
- Go to the top floor and enter the first bedroom on the east side.
- The magazine is on the wooden desk.
Optional video walkthrough (shows exact location)
Continue collecting
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Reference: Massachusetts Surgical Journal on the Fallout Wiki.
