A hospitalist is a physician who works in the hospital setting only. They are responsible for patient care from admission to discharge. A primary care physician provides ongoing care for patients in an office setting.

Hospitalists will visit you in your room daily and more often if needed throughout your hospital stay and direct your care with the rest of the hospital team – nurses, therapists, and other specialists. Hospitalists can order tests, blood work, medications, and other services needed to diagnose and treat you.

Your primary care physician will resume your care once you are discharged from the hospital. Your patient information regarding your hospitalization is readily available to your primary care physician and/or physicians you deem appropriate in accordance with established HIPAA guidelines.

Since hospitalist work only in the hospital setting, they are readily available to assist patients and their families and answer any questions they may have. And most importantly, they can continually monitor a patient’s progress, follow up on test results and make quick treatment decisions based on the patient’s condition and/or test results. This results in a smooth and speedy recovery process.

Conway Medical Center is committed to bringing better health to life. If you have any questions regarding our hospitalist program, please contact our office at 843-347-1523.