Paediatrician

· Prescribe medications and give detailed instructions for administration

· Prescribe and interpret appropriate lab tests to gain more information for possible infections or abnormalities

· Conduct regular thorough examinations on newborns and young children to check and record their health and normal physical development

· Examine sick children to determine their condition and ask intuitive questions to gather information about symptoms

· Reach an informed diagnosis based on scientific knowledge and individual medical history

· Prepare and administer vaccines according to the governmental vaccination plan

· Examine and treat injuries and refer the little patients to physicians of other disciplines when necessary (e.g. surgeons, ophthalmologists, orthopedists etc.)

· Advise parents on children’s diet, exercise and disease preventive measures

· Keep updated records of patients’ illnesses, surgeries or other medical episodes (allergic shocks, injuries etc.)

· Keep abreast of advancements in pediatrics and best practices by attending seminars and conferences