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Disclaimer<\/p>

This article and the related comments are for educational and discussion purposes. They do not establish the standard of care in every patient\u2019s situation. In each patient\u2019s situation, the treating physician or other medical professionals must exercise their professional judgment. Similarly, these materials are not medical advice to patients, who must consult with their own physician or other medical professional. <\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNever doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.\u201d<\/p>

– Margaret Mead<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

My first Apogee practice experience was in a rural hospital in Southern Oregon. Practicing there, I became a better doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In rural hospitals with limited resources, the importance of excellent clinical skills and practices is heightened. Who stays, who goes, and what, exactly is going on? How can we fashion the best discharge for this patient?  Practicing in a rural hospital sharpens clinical and practice skills through the strengthening of what I call \u201cthe core skill set\u201d of hospitalist medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In hospitalist medicine, my formulation of core skills includes these elements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n