How do they match: Hospitalists

  • Attend inpatient consultations in areas of specialty.
  • Communicate with patients' primary care physicians upon admission, when treatment plans change, or at discharge to maintain continuity and quality of care.
  • Direct the operations of short stay or specialty units.
  • Participate in continuing education activities to maintain or enhance knowledge and skills.
  • Refer patients to medical specialists, social services, or other professionals as appropriate.
  • Write patient discharge summaries and send them to primary care physicians.