St. Mary's Hospital (Athens, GA)

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How does the St. Mary's hospitalist learn about me and my condition? Our hospitalists talk to your primary care physician on a frequent basis. At the time of your admission to the hospital, your primary care physician calls and informs us of your condition and sends over records to provide as much information as possible about your illness. The process is similar to what your physician does when he/she refers you to a specialist for another opinion or additional tests or treatments. During the course of your hospitalization, a St.

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St. Mary’s Health Care System is committed to providing quality community outreach health and wellness programs. We provide health fairs, screenings, special events , and educational opportunities in a variety of settings to help you, your family, your church or your business maintain your optimum health and well-being.

How is my Primary Care Physician Included? To ensure seamless patient care, St. Mary's hospitalists keep your primary care physician informed of your status during your time in the hospital and are on call 24 hours a day for any questions or emergencies. Upon your discharge from the hospital, St. Mary’s Hospitalists also work with your primary care physician to arrange further treatment, follow-ups, prescribe necessary medications and send medical records to your physician. St. Mary’s hospitalists see private patients of community physicians.

Patients are the most important people at St. Mary’s. We are here to meet your needs and strive to exceed your expectations for compassionate, high-quality care. Our staff is available to help with requests for interpretation, assist with advance directives and to ensure your right to the best care possible. If you have any concerns or need more information about your inpatient or outpatient visit to St. Mary’s, please call (706) 389-3000.

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