specialised-doctor/references/tasks.md

Tasks & work activities — specialised doctor

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 29-1216.00 (General Internal Medicine Physicians).

Task statements

• [Core] Treat internal disorders, such as hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, or problems of the lung, brain, kidney, or gastrointestinal tract.
• [Core] Analyze records, reports, test results, or examination information to diagnose medical condition of patient.
• [Core] Prescribe or administer medication, therapy, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
• [Core] Provide and manage long-term, comprehensive medical care, including diagnosis and nonsurgical treatment of diseases, for adult patients in an office or hospital.
• [Core] Manage and treat common health problems, such as infections, influenza or pneumonia, as well as serious, chronic, and complex illnesses, in adolescents, adults, and the elderly.
• [Core] Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.
• [Core] Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, or examination results.
• [Core] Make diagnoses when different illnesses occur together or in situations where the diagnosis may be obscure.
• [Core] Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
• [Core] Advise patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
• [Core] Refer patient to medical specialist or other practitioner when necessary.
• [Core] Immunize patients to protect them from preventable diseases.
• [Core] Advise surgeon of a patient's risk status and recommend appropriate intervention to minimize risk.
• [Core] Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, students, assistants, specialists, therapists, and other medical staff.
• [Core] Provide consulting services to other doctors caring for patients with special or difficult problems.
• [Core] Prepare government or organizational reports on birth, death, and disease statistics, workforce evaluations, or the medical status of individuals.
• [Supplemental] Operate on patients to remove, repair, or improve functioning of diseased or injured body parts and systems.
• [Supplemental] Plan, implement, or administer health programs in hospitals, businesses, or communities for prevention and treatment of injuries or illnesses.
• [Supplemental] Conduct research to develop or test medications, treatments, or procedures to prevent or control disease or injury.

Detailed work activities

• Administer non-intravenous medications.
• Advise communities or institutions regarding health or safety issues.
• Advise medical personnel regarding healthcare issues.
• Analyze test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment.
• Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals.
• Conduct research to increase knowledge about medical issues.
• Design public or employee health programs.
• Diagnose medical conditions.
• Direct healthcare delivery programs.
• Explain medical procedures or test results to patients or family members.
• Immunize patients.
• Monitor patient progress or responses to treatments.
• Operate on patients to treat conditions.
• Prepare official health documents or records.
• Prescribe medications.
• Prescribe treatments or therapies.
• Provide health and wellness advice to patients, program participants, or caregivers.
• Record patient medical histories.
• Refer patients to other healthcare practitioners or health resources.
• Supervise patient care personnel.
• Treat acute illnesses, infections, or injuries.
• Treat chronic diseases or disorders.