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The pendulum from strict medicine hierarchy to 9-5 style of work.
Doctors—do you have power for independent thought in caring for patients?
Yes, of course, after you answer patients, patients’ family, LOS committee, Coding committee, Readmissions protocol committee, clinical pathways committee, Admission criteria committee, insurance approval, your chief and h...
Dear Ms. S,
I am so sorry.
Let me explain.
You were a 72-year-old woman with severe COPD, uncontrolled diabetes, chronic kidney disease, coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, and anxiety. You were admitted to my general medicine inpatient service because you were having worsening shortness of breath. We knew these symptoms were persisting eve...
Blowing Bubbles
This mixed media piece “Blowing Bubbles” reminds me to find the joy in life and also of being a hospitalist. It is especially rewarding and uplifting when a patient or a patient’s family members say thank you. Little moments add up.
2026 National Hospitalist Day HM Voices Contest Submission
This piece, “Late Nights,” was created after a block of busy shifts in which there was a surge. Being a hospitalist can be tiring at times, but I find it still very rewarding.
2026 National Hospitalist Day HM Voices Contest Submission
Dr. Chan
Dr. Chan is a hospitalist for Providence Medical A...
“We’ve got a new admission; I added her to the list,” my senior resident announced to the team. “Jackie Alberts, here with heart failure exacerbation.”
“Wait, I know her,” I replied, disbelievingly. “I sent her home with hospice three years ago because the side effects of her cancer treatment had become too much.”
One look at her photo in the electronic medical ...