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This research aims to explore the experiences of hospitalists and surgeons regarding clinical documentation integrity and its impact on workflow and well-being.

July 11, 2026Journal of Hospital Medicine

A conundrum in clinical practice: Clinical documentation queries, more money, or more problems? A qualitative survey of hospitalists and surgeons in a safety‐net academic medical center

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This research aims to explore the experiences of hospitalists and surgeons regarding clinical documentation integrity and its impact on workflow and well-being.
Qualitative survey of hospitalists and surgeons conducted at a safety-net academic medical center.
Analysis focused on physician perceptions of clinical documentation queries and their effects on workflow and mental health.
Physicians recognize the significance of clinical documentation integrity for accurate billing and risk adjustment.
Many find documentation queries disruptive and emotionally taxing, feeling misaligned with clinical practice.
Identification of physician advisors as helpful leaders in improving communication around documentation processes.

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Qualitative survey examines clinical documentation queries affecting hospitalists and surgeons' workflows, implying necessary improvements for efficiency.

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Nepal et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a51df22c18d7f28ca500838 https://doi.org/10.1002/jhm.70398

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Qualitative survey examines clinical documentation queries affecting hospitalists and surgeons' workflows, implying necessary improvements for efficiency.

A conundrum in clinical practice: Clinical documentation queries, more money, or more problems? A qualitative survey of hospitalists and surgeons in a safety‐net academic medical center

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A conundrum in clinical practice: Clinical documentation queries, more money, or more problems? A qualitative survey of hospitalists and surgeons in a safety‐net academic medical center

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