Pediatrician

Pediatrician Responsibilities:

• Diagnosing and treating illnesses, medical conditions, and injuries.
• Ordering, performing, and interpreting diagnostic tests.
• Collecting, recording, and maintaining patients' information and histories.
• Prescribing and administering treatments, therapies, medications, vaccinations, and other specialized medical care.
• Explaining procedures and discussing test results or prescribed treatments with patients and family members.
• Monitoring patients' conditions and progress.
• Directing, coordinating, consulting with, and referring patients to nurses, students, assistants, specialists, therapists, and other medical staff.
• Advising patients, parents, and guardians on diets, activities, hygiene, and disease prevention.
• Conducting research and remaining up to date on current trends, discoveries, and developments in the field.