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HOSPITALS
What Is an Attending Physician?
This doctor is responsible for your care in the hospital.
What Is a Hospitalist?
This doctor specializes in caring for patients in the hospital.
What Is a Resident?
This doctor-student is learning on the job.
What Is a Micro-Hospital?
Not having to wait, make doctor appointments months in advance, or sit in the waiting room for an hour or more to see a doctor is attractive to many patients.
What Is an Intern?
This doctor-student is learning on the job.
What Is a Fellow?
A doctor mastering knowledge.
What Are Rounds?
When the members of your healthcare team see you in the hospital.
When Is Emergency Care the Right Choice?
Read below to know when to use — and when not to use — an emergency department (also called ED).
Choosing a Hospital
If you’re facing surgery or treatment for a particular health condition, taking time to find a hospital that meets your needs is well worth your effort.
Discharge from the Hospital
Even after minor surgery, some children will remain in the hospital overnight for observation and to receive medicines to help with pain or to prevent infection.