Hospitalist

Hospitalist
Taxonomy Code 208M00000X

Classification: Hospitalist

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Description

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Notes

Source: American Society of Hospital Medicine, 2007.
http://www.hospitalmedicine.org/ [7/1/2009: definition aded]
Additional Resources: Hospitalist is a recognized fellowship specialty program offered by many medical institutions.
There is no board certification for the specialty at this point.

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