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Hospitalist Program
Hospitalist is a relatively new term for a physician that specializes in the care of hospital inpatients. Inpatient needs often differ from the needs of patients seen in physician offices. Hospitalists are physicians who serve as physicians-of-record for inpatients and are able to rapidly coordinate inpatient care and react in real time throughout the day to clinical data and changes in the patient's medical status.
In 1993, it was estimated that there were just a few hundred Hospitalists in the United States. Today there are approximately 10,000 and some of that number are here. Culpeper Regional Hospital, in conjunction with Commonwealth Medical Associates, launched the Hospitalist Program in 2000. The benefits to patients and their families, as well as to physicians and hospital staff, became clear and the program was expanded, becoming a full-time, around-the-clock feature of care in September 2002.
Each patient's primary care physician decides whether it is appropriate for her or his patient to be seen by a hospitalist during the patient's hospital stay. If your physician determines that it is best for you to be in the care of a hospitalist, he or she will discuss your care before and during your stay. Upon discharge, the hospitalist and your physician will communicate again about your situation to ensure continuity of care.
Some of the benefits of hospitalist care include:
- More immediate response to patient needs.
- More timely review of test results and treatment adjustment.
- Specialized care tailored to the needs of inpatients.
- Immediate information for family and other caregivers.
- Comprehensive team approach with hospital staff.
- Continuity of care before, during and after hospital stay.
Culpeper Regional Hospital is extremely proud to offer its patients the assurance of round-the-clock hospitalist care.