GLOSSARYWHO´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