EPISODE · Aug 25, 2021 · 30 MIN
What is a Hospitalist? It's the LARGEST Subspecialty in Internal Medicine
from Baktari MD · host Jonathan Baktari MD
Most people have no idea what a hospitalist is even though it's the largest subspecialty in Internal Medicine. If you've ever been admitted to the hospital, you probably received care from a hospitalist. When did hospitals start using hospitalists and why? Well we're going to go over how in just 20 years internists, who were the doctors working in hospitals, were replaced by hospitalists. This was due to a combination of forces...Thank you for joining me on another episode of Baktari MD! Do you have a question regarding our healthcare system? Please leave your question in the comments below so I can make an episode about it. Also, I’d love to hear any suggestions you may have for future content.For more information, please visit: jonathanbaktarimd.comSign up for my newsletter here: https://ns.jonathanbaktarimd.com/SOCIAL:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathanbaktarimdInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/baktarimd/Twitter: https://twitter.com/BaktariMDLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-baktarimd/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/baktarimdDisclaimer: All information discussed or provided by Jonathan Baktari, M.D. (“Dr. Baktari”) and/or his affiliates/guests are for educational purposes only. The information discussed and provided is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical concern or condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of any information discussed or provided by Dr. Baktari or his affiliates/guests! If you think you may have a medical emergency, call 911 immediately. All information concerning hospitals, physicians, insurers, and other healthcare-related companies is based on Dr. Baktari’s observations of the healthcare industry as a whole and do not reflect on any specific hospital, physician, insurer, or other healthcare-related company.
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Most people have no idea what a hospitalist is even though it's the largest subspecialty in Internal Medicine. If you've ever been admitted to the hospital, you probably received care from a hospitalist. When did hospitals start using hospitalists and why? Well we're going to go over how in just 20 years internists, who were the doctors working in hospitals, were replaced by hospitalists. This was due to a combination of forces... Thank you for joining me on another episode of Baktari MD! Do...
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What is a Hospitalist? It's the LARGEST Subspecialty in Internal Medicine
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