Nocturnist
Nocturnist (pronunciation: nok-TUR-nist) is a term used in the medical field to describe a physician, specifically a hospitalist, who works overnight or in the late-night hours. The term is derived from the Latin word "nocturnus," meaning "of the night," and the suffix "-ist," which denotes a person who practices a particular profession.
Definition
A Nocturnist is a hospitalist who works primarily at night. This role is similar to that of a traditional hospitalist, but the hours are shifted to cover the late-night and early-morning hours when many other physicians are off duty. Nocturnists are responsible for admitting and managing patients in the hospital during the night shift.
Etymology
The term "Nocturnist" is a combination of the Latin word "nocturnus," meaning "of the night," and the English suffix "-ist," which is used to denote a person who practices a particular profession. The term was coined to describe a new role in hospital medicine that emerged as hospitals began to provide round-the-clock care.
Related Terms
- Hospitalist: A physician who specializes in the care of hospitalized patients.
- Internist: A physician who specializes in internal medicine.
- Day Hospitalist: A hospitalist who works during the day shift.
- Shift Work: A work schedule involving hours that are outside the traditional 9-to-5 day.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Nocturnist
- Wikipedia's article - Nocturnist
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