Role of the Hospitalist and Maternal Fetal Medicine Physician in Obstetrical Inpatient Care.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The objective of this study was to evaluate the role of hospitalists and Maternal Fetal Medicine (MFM) subspecialists in obstetrical inpatient care.

Study design

This electronic survey study was offered to members of the American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology (ACOG; n = 1,039) and the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM; n = 1,813).

Results

Overall, 607 (21%) respondents completed the survey. Overall, 35% reported that hospitalists provided care in at least one of their hospitals. Compared with ACOG respondents, a higher frequency of SMFM respondents reported comfort with hospitalists providing care for all women on labor and delivery (74.4 vs. 43.5%, p = 0.005) and women with complex issues (56.4 vs. 43.5%, p = 0.004). The majority of ACOG respon

SUBMITTER: Levine LD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4849875 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature