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A Pediatrician, or Pediatric Physician, is responsible for performing routine health assessments of children to check for injuries, illnesses or disabilities.Detailed Work ActivitiesExamine patients to assess general physical condition. ...Administer non-intravenous medications. ...Prescribe medications. ...Prescribe treatments or therapies. ...Treat acute illnesses, infections, or injuries. ...Treat chronic diseases or disorders. ...Order medical diagnostic or clinical tests.
Conduct regular thorough examinations on newborns and young children to check and record their health and normal physical developmentExamine sick children to determine their condition and ask intuitive questions to gather information about symptomsReach an informed diagnosis based on scientific knowledge and individual medical historyPrescribe medications and give detailed instructions for administrationPrescribe and interpret appropriate lab tests to gain more information for possible infections or abnormalitiesPrepare and administer vaccines according to the governmental vaccination planExamine and treat injuries and refer the little patients to physicians of other disciplines when necessary (e.g. surgeons, ophthalmologists, orthopedists etc.)Advise parents on childrens diet, exercise and disease preventive measuresKeep updated records of patients illnesses, surgeries or other medical episodes (allergic shocks, injuries etc.)Keep abreast of advancements in pediatrics and best practices by attending seminars and conferences