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*Consider '''texting''' the person rather than call (and use case/patient number rather than identifiable information, unless you are using an appropriately encrypted system). | *Consider '''texting''' the person rather than call (and use case/patient number rather than identifiable information, unless you are using an appropriately encrypted system). | ||
*For inpatients, find out from for example medical records where the patient is located, call the hospital switch to connect you with that location, also including any '''nurse or other caregiver'''. They may be able to answer any questions. Otherwise, ask that person for the phone number to the referring doctor, or other person in charge of the patient. Ask to repeat their names when needed, and get direct phone numbers of any potentially useful people that you encounter in the process. | *For inpatients, find out from for example medical records where the patient is located, call the hospital switch to connect you with that location, also including any '''nurse or other caregiver'''. They may be able to answer any questions. Otherwise, ask that person for the phone number to the referring doctor, or other person in charge of the patient. Ask to repeat their names when needed, and get direct phone numbers of any potentially useful people that you encounter in the process. | ||
The optimal time to get in touch with hospitalists is generally around '''2pm to 3pm''' (when they are usually done with the more emergent tasks of the day but haven't yet left | The optimal time to get in touch with hospitalists is generally around '''2pm to 3pm''' (when they are usually done with the more emergent tasks of the day but haven't yet left the hospital). | ||
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