Diagnosing and treating acute and chronic conditions

Prescribing medications, therapies and other treatments

Managing general patient care

Performing and interpreting diagnostic tests (e.g., x-rays and lab work)

Educating patients about healthy lifestyle choices and disease prevention

Counseling patients about their health care plan

Holding specialty-specific responsibilities

Taking medical histories

Ordering and interpreting lab tests and diagnostic tests

Performing physical exams

Diagnosing and treating illness

Assisting in surgeries

Educating patients about their treatment pla