Journal of Hospital Medicine

Description

The Journal of Hospital Medicine is the premier publication for dissemination of research and education for the specialty of hospital medicine.

Mission Statement

• The Journal of Hospital Medicine advances excellence in hospital medicine as a defined specialty through the dissemination of research, evidence-based clinical care, and advocacy of safe, effective care for hospitalized patients.

• Promote research and education in hospital medicine through publication of original, peer-reviewed research articles and systematic reviews on topics relevant to hospital medicine.

• Promote high quality care for all hospitalized patients with an emphasis on patient safety.

• Promote teamwork and communication among all health care providers in hospitals to achieve optimal care for hospitalized patients.

• Define the competencies, activities, and needs of hospitalists.

• Support, propose, and promote changes to the health care system that lead to higher quality and more efficient care for all hospitalized patients.

• Foster debate on issues relevant to care of the hospitalized patient and engage health policy makers in promoting evidence-based best practices in hospital care.

• Anticipate important issues and trends in hospital care.

• Provide career path information intended to attract and retain the highest quality hospitalists.

• Produce a publication that is trustworthy, judicious, and intellectually stimulating.

• Uphold the highest standards of editorial integrity and ethical medical journalism.

• Provide continuing medical education in hospital medicine.