Emergency Department Jargon

noun a medical doctor who specializes in the care of critically ill patients, typically in an intensive care unit

• The intensivist carefully monitored the patient's condition in the ICU.
• The intensivist kept a close eye on the patient in the ICU.
• The intensivist was on top of things in the ICU.
• The intensivist was like a guardian angel watching over the patient in the ICU.

noun a hospitalist who works overnight shifts

• The hospital has a dedicated nocturnist who works overnight shifts to provide care to patients.
• I heard the nocturnist is the one to go to if you need help during the night.
• The nocturnist is like the night owl of the hospital, always working while others sleep.
• The nocturnist is like a guardian angel watching over patients while they sleep.