A physician who specializes in working with patients who are hospitalized is called a(n):
A) epidemiologist.
B) hospitalist.
C) intensivist.
D) internist.

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A hospitalist is a physician who specializes in treating patients who are hospitalized, coordinating their care with specialists and other healthcare professionals. They focus on managing the patient's condition during their hospital stay and ensuring a smooth transition to follow-up care after they are discharged. Epidemiologists study patterns and causes of diseases in populations, intensivists specialize in the care of critically ill patients, and internists focus on internal medicine and the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases.

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