The physician who is primarily responsible for a patient's care while in the hospital is referred to as the:

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The attending physician is the physician who is primarily responsible for a patient's care while in the hospital. The admitting physician is the physician who admits the patient to the hospital but may not necessarily be involved in the patient's care while in the hospital. The rendering physician is the physician who performs a service or procedure for the patient, but may not necessarily be the primary physician responsible for the patient's care. The primary care physician is the physician who provides primary care services for a patient in an outpatient setting.

The Physician Who Is Primarily Responsible for a Patient's Care