Caring for Hospitalized Homeless Patients

This chapter highlights insights from a conference focused on the care of hospitalized homeless patients, emphasizing the need for healthcare providers to understand the unique challenges this population faces. Key points include the importance of building rapport, addressing nutritional and behavioral health needs, and the careful documentation required in their medical records. The chapter also touches on relevant updates in gastroenterology, emphasizing the management of acute pancreatitis and the significance of timely intervention for patients with biliary pancreatitis.