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;
Prescribe medications and give detailed instructions for administration;Prescribe and interpret appropriate lab tests to gain more information for possible infections or abnormalities;
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.
