Nurses work with various members of the health team. The nurse understands that the role of the hospitalist is best described as:
A) the doctor who admits the patient, assumes the management of the patient's care, and maintains communication with the primary physician while the patient is hospitalized.
B) the physician who manages the patient's care in emergency and intensive care units only.
C) the doctor who notifies the primary physician that their patient has been admitted to the hospital, and transfers care to a the referral specialist.
D) the specialist who admits the patient to hospital, and returns care to the primary physician for all other referrals and services.
Ans: A
The hospitalist is a physician who provides care to the patient in the emergency room and after admission to the hospital. The hospitalist communicates with the patient's primary doctor, but manages the hospital care.
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