 Effective Practice
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The practice has a designated PCP (within the practice) who assumes a "hospitalist" role, and follows the group's inpatients
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Benefits: - Improves access to MD attendance in the hospital
- Enhances continuity of care
- Promotes a hospital "expertise"
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In practice at: Newton-Wellesley Internists (NWH), Southboro Medical Group (HVMA)
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Effective Practice
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- PCPs cover for their own hospitalized patients
- When they are not available, this duty is assigned to the covering provider(s)
- Communication may be oral, by phone, or e-mail
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| Benefit: Patient is seen by a physician familiar with his/her care |
Common practice
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