An emergency room physician who admits a patient to the hospital and has no further involvement in the patient's care is referred to as the attending physician.

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The physician who admits a patient to the hospital and has no further involvement in the patient's care is referred to as the admitting physician, not the attending physician. The attending physician is responsible for the ongoing care of the patient during their hospital stay.

An Emergency Room Physician Who Admits a Patient to the Hospital