Journal of hospital medicine : an official publication of the Society of Hospital Medicine
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Despite the central role of experiential learning in residency training, the actual clinical experiences residents participate in are not well characterized. A better understanding of the type, volume, and variation in residents' clinical experiences is essential to support precision medical education strategies. ⋯ Individual residents' clinical experiences in training vary widely, both in number and in type. Characterizing these experiences paves the way for exploration of the relationships between clinical exposure and educational outcomes, and for the implementation of precision education strategies that could fill residents' experiential gaps and complement strengths with targeted educational interventions.
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Many patients are unable to identify members of their hospital care team and experience confusion regarding some medical terminology used during hospitalization, including descriptions of the structure of their inpatient care team. This cross-sectional study sought to (1) examine inpatients' understanding of the role of a hospitalist and (2) assess inpatients' familiarity with other medical terminology commonly used in the hospital. ⋯ Several other medical terms were frequently misunderstood (such as "NPO," "PA," and "Attending"). Ongoing efforts are needed to improve communication to ensure that hospitalized patients understand the hospitalist's role and the medical terms shared with them.