Description
Provide medical care related to pregnancy or childbirth. Diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases of women, particularly those affecting the reproductive system. May also provide general care to women. May perform both medical and gynecological surgery functions.
- • Care for and treat women during prenatal, natal, and postnatal periods.
- • Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
- • Treat diseases of female organs.
- • Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.
- • Perform cesarean sections or other surgical procedures as needed to preserve patients' health and deliver babies safely.
- • Prescribe or administer therapy, medication, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
- • Analyze records, reports, test results, or examination information to diagnose medical condition of patient.
- • Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical histories, reports, or examination results.
- • Advise patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
- • Refer patient to medical specialist or other practitioner when necessary.
- • Consult with or provide consulting services to other physicians.
- • Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, students, assistants, specialists, therapists, and other medical staff.
- • Plan, implement, or administer health programs in hospitals, businesses, or communities for prevention and treatment of injuries or illnesses.
- • Prepare government and organizational reports on birth, death, and disease statistics, workforce evaluations, or the medical status of individuals.
- • Conduct research to develop or test medications, treatments, or procedures to prevent or control disease or injury.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
