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📞 When Your Hospitalist Calls a Specialist

The handoff that happens when your problem gets too complex.

Who is your hospitalist

  • A **hospitalist** is a doctor who works exclusively inside the hospital.
  • They manage your general care from admission to discharge.
  • When your condition involves multiple body systems or requires specific expertise outside of general internal medicine, they seek input from a specialist.
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Explaining the systems behind hospitals. Educational content only — not medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional for medical decisions.