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# Tasks & work activities — doctors' surgery assistant
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Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 29-1071.00 (Physician Assistants).
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## Task statements
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- **[Core]** Examine patients to obtain information about their physical condition.
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- **[Core]** Interpret diagnostic test results for deviations from normal.
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- **[Core]** Make tentative diagnoses and decisions about management and treatment of patients.
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- **[Core]** Obtain, compile, and record patient medical data, including health history, progress notes, and results of physical examination.
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- **[Core]** Administer or order diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests.
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- **[Core]** Prescribe therapy or medication with physician approval.
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- **[Core]** Perform therapeutic procedures, such as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care, and infection management.
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- **[Core]** Instruct and counsel patients about prescribed therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance.
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- **[Core]** Provide physicians with assistance during surgery or complicated medical procedures.
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- **[Core]** Supervise and coordinate activities of technicians and technical assistants.
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- **[Core]** Visit and observe patients on hospital rounds or house calls, updating charts, ordering therapy, and reporting back to physician.
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- **[Core]** Order medical and laboratory supplies and equipment.
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## Detailed work activities
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- Administer intravenous medications.
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- Analyze test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment.
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- Assist healthcare practitioners during surgery.
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- Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals.
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- Diagnose medical conditions.
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- Examine patients to assess general physical condition.
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- Immunize patients.
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- Monitor patient progress or responses to treatments.
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- Order medical diagnostic or clinical tests.
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- Order medical supplies or equipment.
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- Prescribe medications.
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- Prescribe treatments or therapies.
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- Provide health and wellness advice to patients, program participants, or caregivers.
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- Record patient medical histories.
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- Supervise patient care personnel.
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