Inhospital family practice--a one year summary

A review of 914 medical records of patients hospitalized at the Polyclinic Medical Center of Harrisburg by members of the Department of Family Practice is presented. The age distribution of these patients was essentially bimodal, with peak numbers in the less than one year and greater than 65 years age groups. Physicians and physician groups which perform obstetrics rendered hospital care to a larger number of infants than those not performing obstetrics. The family physicians gave hospital care for a large number of different conditions. The family physicians frequently consulted other medical specialists, especially cardiologists and general surgeons. The consultation rate varied considerably among the physicians studied.