Day-to-Day Responsibilities
Examining newborns, infants, children and adolescents, and taking a careful history from both the child and the parents.
Diagnosing illnesses such as infections, breathing problems, diarrhoea, allergies and developmental delays, and ordering tests where needed.
Planning treatment and prescribing medicines with paediatric doses adjusted for the child's age and weight.
Monitoring growth, nutrition, immunisation and development at routine check-ups.
Managing emergencies such as breathing difficulty, seizures and dehydration in outpatient and inpatient settings.
Counselling parents on feeding, vaccination, safety and long-term care, and explaining serious diagnoses with sensitivity.
Keeping clinical records, referring patients to specialists and, in teaching hospitals, training residents and students.
