Hospitalists

A typical week, in the words of people in the job

1. 01Diagnose, treat, or provide continuous care to hospital inpatients.
2. 02Prescribe medications or treatment regimens to hospital inpatients.
3. 03Order or interpret the results of tests such as laboratory tests and radiographs (x-rays).
4. 04Admit patients for hospital stays.
5. 05Conduct discharge planning and discharge patients.
6. 06Write patient discharge summaries and send them to primary care physicians.
7. 07Refer patients to medical specialists, social services, or other professionals as appropriate.
8. 08Direct, coordinate, or supervise the patient care activities of nursing or support staff.
9. 09Attend inpatient consultations in areas of specialty.
10. 10Communicate with patients' primary care physicians upon admission, when treatment plans change, or at discharge to maintain continuity and quality of care.
11. 11Participate in continuing education activities to maintain or enhance knowledge and skills.
12. 12Direct or support quality improvement projects or safety programs.

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