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Team Care by Hospitalists with Surgeons after Hip or Knee Surgery
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What is the problem and what is known about it so far?
Hospitalists are doctors (usually trained in internal medicine) who specialize in providing medical care to hospital patients. Recently, they have started partnering with surgeons to provide care for patients who have had surgery. This approach differs from standard postoperative care, in which a surgeon manages the patient's …
