Allergists and Immunologists
On the Job
Allergists and Immunologists treat patients with allergies. They diagnose, treat, and prevent allergic reactions to food or environmental factors. They help to educate patients, and they may develop treatment plans. They also keep records on patients' medical histories.
Typical Work Tasks
People who work in this career often:
- Treat chronic diseases or disorders.
- Maintain medical or professional knowledge.
- Conduct research to increase knowledge about medical issues.
- Diagnose medical conditions.
- Present medical research reports.
- Record patient medical histories.
- Explain medical procedures or test results to patients or family members.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.
- Analyze test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment.
- Advise medical personnel regarding healthcare issues.
Typical Working Conditions
- Having telephone conversations.
- Frequent decision-making.
- The importance of being accurate or exact.
- Working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions.
- Exposure to disease or infections.
- Working with a group or team.
- Responsibility for outcomes and results.
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