Psychiatrists

A typical week, in the words of people in the job

1. 01Prescribe, direct, or administer psychotherapeutic treatments or medications to treat mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders.
2. 02Gather and maintain patient information and records, including social or medical history obtained from patients, relatives, or other professionals.
3. 03Collaborate with physicians, psychologists, social workers, psychiatric nurses, or other professionals to discuss treatment plans and progress.
4. 04Advise or inform guardians, relatives, or significant others of patients' conditions or treatment.
5. 05Review and evaluate treatment procedures and outcomes of other psychiatrists or medical professionals.
6. 06Prepare and submit case reports or summaries to government or mental health agencies.
7. 07Analyze and evaluate patient data or test findings to diagnose nature or extent of mental disorder.
8. 08Examine or conduct laboratory or diagnostic tests on patients to provide information on general physical condition or mental disorder.
9. 09Design individualized care plans, using a variety of treatments.
10. 10Counsel outpatients or other patients during office visits.
11. 11Teach, take continuing education classes, attend conferences or seminars, or conduct research and publish findings to increase understanding of mental, emotional, or behavioral states or disorders.
12. 12Serve on committees to promote or maintain community mental health services or delivery systems.

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