FOUNDATIONS OF HOSPITAL MEDICINE: From Pathophysiology to Clinical Practice with Board Review Essentials

FOUNDATIONS OF HOSPITAL MEDICINE presents a clear overview of the knowledge, systems, and clinical responsibilities involved in caring for patients in the hospital setting. Created for medical students, residents, hospitalists, and other healthcare professionals, it offers a practical introduction to inpatient medicine with attention to both clinical care and hospital workflow.The book examines how physicians manage patients from admission through discharge. It discusses the initial evaluation of hospitalized patients, formulation of differential diagnoses, ordering and interpretation of investigations, treatment selection, daily reassessment, and discharge planning. Readers are guided through the process of recognizing changes in patient status, responding to complications, and coordinating care with specialists, nurses, pharmacists, and allied health teams.Included in the book are chapters on common inpatient presentations, acute medical conditions, chronic illness during hospitalization, infection control, fluid management, medication review, documentation standards, patient safety, communication, and transitions of care. It also addresses bedside decision-making, ethical considerations, consultation practices, and the importance of continuity between inpatient and outpatient treatment.By working through these topics, readers will build a stronger understanding of hospital-based clinical reasoning, patient monitoring, care coordination, and evidence-informed management. The material is designed to support learners who need a reliable foundation in inpatient care and practitioners who want a concise reference for everyday hospital medicine principles.This book contains organized explanations, clinically relevant subject matter, and structured guidance intended to strengthen medical knowledge and improve the understanding of modern hospital practice. It can be used for study, review, and professional development in training and practice environments.Read FOUNDATIONS OF HOSPITAL MEDICINE to gain a practical understanding of inpatient care and develop a more grounded approach to clinical work in the hospital. Read more