How do they match: Pediatricians, General

  • Diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases and injuries in children. May refer patients to specialists for further diagnosis or treatment, as needed.

  • Conduct research to study anatomy and develop or test medications, treatments, or procedures to prevent or control disease or injury.
  • Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, students, assistants, specialists, therapists, and other medical staff.
  • Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients and parents or guardians.
  • Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury in infants and children.
  • Refer patient to medical specialist or other practitioner when necessary.

  • Explain medical procedures or test results to patients or family members.
  • Teach classes in area of specialization.
  • Teach medical procedures to healthcare personnel.