What is an Obstetrics/Gynecology Hospitalist?
The obstetrics/gynecology (OB/GYN) hospitalist is the latest subspecialist to evolve from obstetrics and gynecology. Starting in 2002, academic leaders recognized the impact of such coalescing forces as the pressure to reduce maternal morbidity and mortality, stagnant reimbursements and the increasing cost of private practice, the decrease in applications for OB/GYN residencies, and the demand among practicing OB/GYNs for work/life balance. Initially coined laborist, the concept of the OB/GYN hospitalist emerged. Thinking of becoming an OB/GYN hospitalist? Here is what you need to know.
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Plymouth, Plymouth, MA 02339, USA. Electronic address: bmccue@bidplymouth.org.
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D055317:Evidence-Based Practice; D005260:Female; D006176:Gynecology / Q000592:standards; D020445:Hospitalists; D006801:Humans; D008318:Malpractice / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D009774:Obstetrics / Q000592:standards; D010344:Patient Advocacy; D061214:Patient Safety / Q000592:standards*; D017060:Patient Satisfaction / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000517:prevention & control*; D024382:Professional Role
Laborist; OB/GYN fellowship; OB/GYN hospitalist; Obstetric safety program; Patient safety; Work/life balance