Becoming an Effective Medicine Consult Attending-Presentation

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The talk explains how hospitalists should function as consultants. Key points include clarifying the consult question and urgency, understanding co-management roles, and performing your own patient history and exam rather than relying only on chart review. It emphasizes clear, professional communication with the primary team, including concise, specific recommendations with doses, durations, and contingency plans. Consultants should document discussions, follow up on pending issues, and avoid signing off too early. It also warns against casual curbside consults when cases are complex. Overall, effective consultation requires role clarity, accountability, and patient-centered follow-through.

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Concept Consult Question

Concept Initial Assessment

Concept Recommendation

Concept Follow-up

Concept Medical Urgency

Keywords

hospitalist consultation

co-management roles

clinical communication

patient history and exam

consult recommendations

Consult Question

Initial Assessment

Recommendation

Follow-up

Medical Urgency