How do they match: Neurologists

  • Medical Doctor

  • Coordinate neurological services with other health care team activities.
  • Interview patients to obtain information, such as complaints, symptoms, medical histories, and family histories.
  • Order supportive care services, such as physical therapy, specialized nursing care, and social services.
  • Prescribe or administer medications, such as anti-epileptic drugs, and monitor patients for behavioral and cognitive side effects.
  • Provide training to medical students or staff members.
  • Supervise medical technicians in the performance of neurological diagnostic or therapeutic activities.

  • Administer non-intravenous medications.
  • Advise medical personnel regarding healthcare issues.
  • Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals.
  • Communicate detailed medical information to patients or family members.
  • Conduct research to increase knowledge about medical issues.
  • Develop medical treatment plans.
  • Diagnose medical conditions.
  • Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care.
  • Maintain medical or professional knowledge.
  • Order medical diagnostic or clinical tests.
  • Prescribe medications.
  • Record patient medical histories.
  • Train medical providers.