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Obstetrics and gynecologic hospitalists and their focus: impact on safety and quality metrics.

October 16, 2024

Gonzalez AK, Butler JR. Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am. 2024;51(3):453-461.

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Hospitalists are physicians who provide care only in acute care settings. This commentary outlines patient safety benefits of OBGYN hospitalists, such as decreased length of stay for patients, reduced cesarean delivery rates, and decreased preterm deliveries when compared to OBGYNs who provide both inpatient and outpatient care.

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