Overview

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