Hospital Medicine: Perspectives, Practices and Professional Development - Paperback

by Robert J. Habicht (Editor), Mangla S. Gulati (Editor)

​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.

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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.

Author Biography

Robert J. Habicht, MD, FAAP, FACP, SFHM

Assistant Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics

Director, Med-Peds Residency Training Program

University of Maryland School of Medicine

Baltimore, MD

Mangla S. Gulati, M.D. CPPS, FACP, SFHM

Associate Chief Medical Officer

Vice President Patient Safety and Clinical Effectiveness

University of Maryland Medical Center

Assistant Professor of Medicine

University of Maryland School of Medicine

Baltimore, MD