Hospitalist
Term · Oncology and biomedicine · MLC-T-ONC-003970
A medical doctor who manages and coordinates the daily medical care of patients while they are in the hospital. A hospitalist may also supervise and teach medical students, interns, and residents. A patient’s personal doctor will work with a hospitalist to care for his or her patient while the patient is in the hospital.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ONC-003970 |
|---|---|
| Field | Oncology and biomedicine |
| References | NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms |
Record as JSON
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"references": [
"NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
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