Pediatric Surgeons
Overview
Diagnose and perform surgery to treat fetal abnormalities and birth defects, diseases, and injuries in fetuses, premature and newborn infants, children, and adolescents. Includes all pediatric surgical specialties and subspecialties.
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Analyze patient data to determine patient needs or treatment goals.
Conduct research to increase knowledge about medical issues.
Confer with other professionals to plan patient care.
Prescribe treatments or therapies.
Prescribe medications.
Supervise patient care personnel.
Examine patients to assess general physical condition.
Diagnose medical conditions.
Sterilize medical equipment or instruments.
Follow protocols or regulations for healthcare activities.
Confer with family members to discuss client treatment plans or progress.
Explain medical procedures or test results to patients or family members.
Analyze test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment.
Schedule patient procedures or appointments.
Manage healthcare operations.
Order medical supplies or equipment.
Monitor patient progress or responses to treatments.
Operate on patients to treat conditions.
Record patient medical histories.
Assist healthcare practitioners during surgery.
Advise medical personnel regarding healthcare issues.
Refer patients to other healthcare practitioners or health resources.
