Pediatricians are doctors who diagnose, treat, and help prevent children's diseases and injuries.
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- General Pediatricians
- Health Science
What do they typically do
- Obtain information on patients' medical condition and determine diagnosis by examining them or ordering, performing, and interpreting diagnostic tests
- Examine children regularly to assess their growth and development
- Monitor patients' conditions and progress, and reevaluate treatments when needed
- Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medicine, vaccination, and other specialized medical care for infants and children
- Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients and parents or guardians
- Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, and examination results
- Advise patients, parents or guardians, and community members about diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention
- Treat children who have minor illnesses, acute and chronic health problems, and growth and development concerns
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Education & Training
- Education Most require a graduate degree like a master's, Ph.D., M.D., or law degree.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
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