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.
( HOS-pih-tuh-list )
Source: NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
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