Urologists

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1. 01Diagnose or treat diseases or disorders of genitourinary organs and tracts including erectile dysfunction (ED), infertility, incontinence, bladder cancer, prostate cancer, urethral stones, or premature ejaculation.
2. 02Examine patients using equipment, such as radiograph (x-ray) machines or fluoroscopes, to determine the nature and extent of disorder or injury.
3. 03Order and interpret the results of diagnostic tests, such as prostate specific antigen (PSA) screening, to detect prostate cancer.
4. 04Document or review patients' histories.
5. 05Prescribe or administer antibiotics, antiseptics, or compresses to treat infection or injury.
6. 06Treat urologic disorders using alternatives to traditional surgery such as extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy, laparoscopy, or laser techniques.
7. 07Provide urology consultation to physicians or other health care professionals.
8. 08Treat lower urinary tract dysfunctions using equipment such as diathermy machines, catheters, cystoscopes, or radium emanation tubes.
9. 09Direct the work of nurses, residents, or other staff to provide patient care.
10. 10Perform abdominal, pelvic, or retroperitoneal surgeries.
11. 11Prescribe medications to treat patients with erectile dysfunction (ED), infertility, or ejaculation problems.
12. 12Refer patients to specialists when condition exceeds experience, expertise, or scope of practice.

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