Specializing in hospital-based services, our pediatric hospitalists are board-certified or board-eligible pediatricians dedicated to providing care for hospitalized newborns, children and their families 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
What pediatric hospitalists do
At Carroll Hospital, your child’s pediatric hospitalist will visit him or her throughout the day, primarily to:
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Coordinate treatment
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Monitor your child's progress
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Review test results
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Order changes to treatment, if needed
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Answer any questions concerning your child's illness, treatment options and recovery
Collaborating with your child's primary care physician
During your child’s stay, we will work closely with your pediatrician or family practitioner and keep him or her informed of your child’s status.
The family member's role
Family members are an important part of the treatment team. Please discuss any issues or concerns you may have about your child’s care with his or her pediatric hospitalist at any time during your child's stay.
After discharge
Once discharged, your child will return to the care of his or her primary care physician. At discharge, he or she will be well aware of your child’s condition, treatment, health status and discharge plan.
If your child does not have a primary care physician, your child's nurse will be happy to give you a referral to one of our affiliated physicians or to a physician of your choice. You also may call the Carroll Hospital physician referral line at 410-871-7000, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday or search our directory.