Internal Medicine & Patient Care
Internal medicine is a broad medical specialty focused on diagnosing and treating diseases of adult patients' internal organs. Internists, with MD or DO degrees, provide care in hospitals, clinics, and outpatient settings. They typically do not treat children. Hospitalists are Internists who mainly care for inpatients.
Patient care involves services offered by healthcare professionals to prevent, treat, and manage illnesses, promoting physical and mental well-being. Patients are individuals seeking healthcare services for wellness or when unwell.