Pediatricians, General

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1. 01Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury in infants and children.
2. 02Examine children regularly to assess their growth and development.
3. 03Treat children who have minor illnesses, acute and chronic health problems, and growth and development concerns.
4. 04Examine patients or order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests to obtain information on medical condition and determine diagnosis.
5. 05Advise patients, parents or guardians, and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
6. 06Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients and parents or guardians.
7. 07Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, or examination results.
8. 08Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.
9. 09Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, students, assistants, specialists, therapists, and other medical staff.
10. 10Plan and execute medical care programs to aid in the mental and physical growth and development of children and adolescents.
11. 11Refer patient to medical specialist or other practitioner when necessary.
12. 12Teach residents or medical students about pediatric topics.

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