Quality of Care
During your hospital stay, you may be seen by a hospitalist. (Surgery, OB/GYN and podiatric patients may not see a hospitalist). When you are discharged, you will return to the care of your primary care physician.
Hospitalists are physicians who specialize in caring for patients in the hospital. They do not have an outpatient medical practice. Most hospitalists are general internal medicine physicians, family practice physicians or pediatricians. Some, however, are trained as specialists in pulmonary/critical care medicine, cardiology or other subspecialties.
Hospitalists provide a smooth recovery process by following up with your treatment plan, which is based on daily progress and test results. Our hospitalists are also familiar with every specialist and department in the hospital, which enables them to consult with other professionals who participate in your care. Consultations with others are necessary in some cases, and our hospitalists will arrange for these, too. Please be sure to notify your hospitalist if you are under the care of other doctors, so they can be informed of your hospital stay as well.
