Main description:

This practical resource provides hospitalists of all levels a comprehensive foundation for understanding the critical elements of hospital medicine. Beginning with an overview of the healthcare system, chapters provide relevant insights on management, regulations, evidence-based approaches, an awareness of safety and economic concerns and professional development skills. Perspectives on how hospitalist and hospital medicine teams can effectively engage this system to provide cost-effective, high-quality care are offered throughout this volume. With real-world guidance on the major tenets of hospital medicine, Hospital Medicine will serve as the definitive guide to a successful career in this rapidly evolving specialty.

Contents:

Chapter 1 Primer on the Health Care System Chapter 2 Knowing Yourself and Your Style
Chapter 3 Planning for a Career in Hospital Medicine Chapter 4 Common Career Pitfalls: Real-world guidance of common mistakes to avoid that may impact a hospitalist's ability to be successful Chapter 5 Goal-setting: Effective Strategies to Plan for a Successful Career Chapter 6 Work-Life Balance and Preventing Burnout Chapter 7 Women in Medicine Chapter 8 Basics of Billing and Coding: A Primer for the New Hospitalist Attending Chapter 9 Incorporating Evidence-Based Medicine into Your Daily Life Chapter 10 Interprofessional Collaboration Chapter 11 Transitions of CareChapter 12 The Patient ExperienceChapter 13 Consultative Medicine and Co-Management Chapter 14 Introduction to PSQI Chapter 15 Financial and Regulatory Drivers in Health Care Chapter 16 Demonstrating Value and Gaining Visibility: 13 Key Questions to Success Chapter 17 Cost-Conscious Care Chapter 18 Managing from the Middle Chapter 19 Teaching and Feedback Chapter 20 Engaging Others in Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Chapter 21 Introduction to Research as an Early Career Hospitalist