Hospitalists

The physicians who care for you while you are in the hospital are known as hospitalists.

If your primary care physician is a Bend Memorial Clinic provider, then a Bend Memorial Clinic Hospitalist will care for you during your stay at St. Charles Medical Center. The hospitalist does not replace your primary care physician, but instead works closely with him or her to coordinate your care. The hospitalist can make on-the-spot decisions about patient care, follow up on test results and modify your treatment plan immediately, if necessary. They provide continuity of care, and can answer questions and provide emotional support to you and your family.

Your primary care physician will always know what is being done to care for you. The hospitalist will update your doctor about your treatment plan and your progress and can record all necessary information in your electronic health record. Once you are discharged from the hospital, you will return to your primary care provider for your medical care.