Neurologists
On the Job
Neurologists treat patients who have problems with their nervous systems, which could include epilepsy, stroke, spinal trauma, or other things. They interview and examine patients to learn about their symptoms, and may order and interpret medical tests. They may prescribe medication.
Typical Work Tasks
People who work in this career often:
- Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals.
- Conduct research to increase knowledge about medical issues.
- Diagnose medical conditions.
- Administer non-intravenous medications.
- Refer patients to other healthcare practitioners or health resources.
- Treat chronic diseases or disorders.
- Maintain medical or professional knowledge.
- Record patient medical histories.
- Analyze test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment.
- Communicate detailed medical information to patients or family members.
Typical Working Conditions
- Having face-to-face discussions.
- The importance of being accurate or exact.
- Freedom to make decisions without supervision.
- Working with a group or team.
- Working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions.
- Meeting strict deadlines.
- Exposure to disease or infections.
- Responsibility for outcomes and results.
- High levels of competition.
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