The Following Statement(s) Can Correctly Be Made About Hospitalists

question 15

Multiple Choice

The following statement(s) can correctly be made about hospitalists. 1. The hospitalist's main function is to coordinate diagnostic and treatment activities to ensure that the patient receives appropriate care while in the hospital. 2. The hospitalist's role clearly supports the health plan concept of disease management.

• A) Both 1 and 2
• B) 1 only
• C) 2 only
• D) Neither 1 nor 2

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