Consulting with patients to understand their symptoms and health concerns. Diagnosing and treating acute illness, such as bacterial and viral infections, as well as chronic diseases and conditions, such as hypertension, heart disease, or diabetes.
Prescribing or administering medication, therapy, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
Explaining procedures and discussing test results or prescribed treatments with patients. Monitoring patients’ conditions and progress, and re-evaluating treatments, as necessary.
