Obstetrician/gynecologist hospitalists: can we improve safety and outcomes for patients and hospitals and improve lifestyle for physicians?

Rob Olson; Thomas J Garite; Alan Fishman; Ianthe F Andress

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Obstetrician/gynecologist hospitalists: can we improve safety and outcomes for patients and hospitals and improve lifestyle for physicians?

August 15, 2012

Olson R, Garite TJ, Fishman A, et al. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2012;207(2).

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This review discusses how the obstetric-gynecologic hospitalist model can help reduce physician fatigue and delays in care.

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