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Old 01-31-2018, 05:29 PM
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There could be far more than two. Your attending physician in the ER is responsible for coordinating all aspects of your care while you are there - unless, of course, your primary care physician takes over your care at your request. The same works on the inpatient side where a hospitalist would be assigned to care for you...unless.....


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My point is that nothing is written in concrete. There are some generalities though.

Be your own advocate and do your best to have a physician who will be your advocate as well. My PCP knows where I stand on certain issues. Even better, my wife knows where I stand on almost everything.


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