noun a hospitalist who works overnight shifts
A nocturnist is a physician who works exclusively or primarily during the night shift, providing care to patients in hospitals or other healthcare facilities.
Nocturnists in emergency medicine are responsible for assessing and treating patients who present to the emergency department during nighttime hours.
Within the specialty of internal medicine, some physicians choose to specialize as nocturnists, focusing on providing care during nighttime hours.
In critical care settings, nocturnists are often involved in monitoring and managing the care of patients in intensive care units overnight.
In the field of hospital medicine, a nocturnist plays a crucial role in managing and treating patients during the night hours when other healthcare providers may not be as readily available.
A nocturnist is a hospitalist who works exclusively overnight, providing care to patients during the night shift.
In the medical field, a nocturnist is a hospitalist specializing in overnight care for hospitalized patients.