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# Tasks & work activities — podiatrist
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Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 29-1081.00 (Podiatrists).
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## Task statements
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- **[Core]** Treat bone, muscle, and joint disorders affecting the feet and ankles.
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- **[Core]** Diagnose diseases and deformities of the foot using medical histories, physical examinations, x-rays, and laboratory test results.
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- **[Core]** Prescribe medications, corrective devices, physical therapy, or surgery.
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- **[Core]** Surgically treat conditions such as corns, calluses, ingrown nails, tumors, shortened tendons, bunions, cysts, or abscesses.
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- **[Core]** Advise patients about treatments and foot care techniques necessary for prevention of future problems.
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- **[Core]** Refer patients to physicians when symptoms indicative of systemic disorders, such as arthritis or diabetes, are observed in feet and legs.
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- **[Core]** Correct deformities by means of plaster casts and strapping.
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- **[Core]** Make and fit prosthetic appliances.
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- **[Core]** Perform administrative duties, such as hiring employees, ordering supplies, or keeping records.
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- **[Core]** Educate the public about the benefits of foot care through techniques such as speaking engagements, advertising, and other forums.
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- **[Supplemental]** Treat deformities using mechanical methods, such as whirlpool or paraffin baths, and electrical methods, such as short wave and low voltage currents.
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## Detailed work activities
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- Adjust prostheses or other assistive devices.
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- Advise patients on preventive care techniques.
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- Analyze test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment.
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- Communicate health and wellness information to the public.
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- Diagnose medical conditions.
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- Fabricate medical devices.
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- Maintain medical facility records.
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- Manage healthcare operations.
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- Operate on patients to treat conditions.
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- Order medical supplies or equipment.
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- Prescribe assistive medical devices or related treatments.
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- Prescribe medications.
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- Prescribe treatments or therapies.
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- Refer patients to other healthcare practitioners or health resources.
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- Treat chronic diseases or disorders.
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- Treat patients using alternative medical procedures.
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