GLOSSARY WHO´S WHO IN THE HOSPITAL BY: MARISOL BARRAZA
EXPERTS WHO CARE FOR PATIENTS IN THE HOSPITAL 1.Attending physician 2.Hospitalist 3.Doctor on call 4.Fellow 5.Resident 6.Medical student 7.Physician assistant (PA)
Specialists 1.Anesthesiologist 2.Endocrinologist 3.Cardiologist 4.Gastroenterologist 5.Hematologist 6.Nephrologist 7.Neurologist 8.Otolaryngologist 9.Pulmonologist 10.Rheumatologist 11.Surgeon
Nurses 1.Licensed practical nurse (LPN) 2.Registered nurse (RN) 3.Advanced practice nurses (APN) 4.Nurse practitioner (NP) 5.Clinical nurse specialist (CNS) 6.Certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA)
Other Medical Staff 1.Child life specialist 2.Health educator 3.Nutritionist 4.Occupational therapist 5.Pharmacist 6.Physical therapist 7.Respiratory therapist 8.Social worker 9.Speech-language therapist 10.Volunteer 11.Pet therapy volunteer