1. Preventive Care: Perform annual physicals, routine checkups, and administer immunizations.
2. Diagnostic/Treatment: Diagnose and treat acute illnesses (e.g., infections), injuries, and manage chronic conditions.
3. Developmental Monitoring: Track physical and mental growth milestones.
Patient Education: Advise parents/guardians on child health, nutrition, fitness, and safety.
4. Specialized Referrals: Refer patients to pediatric specialists for complex conditions.
5. Documentation: Maintain detailed, up-to-date patient records and histories.
Emergency Care: Respond to urgent medical situations.
6. Communication: Strong interpersonal skills to communicate with children, parents, and medical staff.
7. Patience & Empathy: Ability to make children feel comfortable and trust the provider.
8. Analytical Skills: Ability to diagnose conditions based on symptoms and tests, often without verbal input from young patients.
Date: 2026-04-04