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The University of Florida Division of Hospital Pediatrics offers around-the-clock services of a pediatric hospitalist for children who require a stay in the hospital. The hospitalist is a physician specialist who is available at the child's bedside for immediate attention of care and treatment needs. This specialist works closely with the pediatrician or primary care physician to assure all lines communications are open among the family, hospital staff and any additional caregivers.
Medical Services
Together with your pediatrician or primary care physician, the admitting hospitalist will coordinate your child’s admission to the appropriate facility. The pediatric hospitalists provide the following services:
- Performs medical examinations while the patient is in the hospital.
- Requests and reviews laboratory and other medical tests, such as blood tests and X-rays.
- Prescribes medicines.
- Confers with other hospital staff to assure care and treatment plans are followed.
- Talks with the parents and family about the patient's condition and treatment.
- Provides a full report to the child's physician
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