02

Treat internal disorders, such as hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, or problems of the lung, brain, kidney, or gastrointestinal tract.

03

Prescribe or administer medication, therapy, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.

04

Manage and treat common health problems, such as infections, influenza or pneumonia, as well as serious, chronic, and complex illnesses, in adolescents, adults, and the elderly.

05

Provide and manage long-term, comprehensive medical care, including diagnosis and nonsurgical treatment of diseases, for adult patients in an office or hospital.

06

Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients.

07

Advise patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.

08

Make diagnoses when different illnesses occur together or in situations where the diagnosis may be obscure.

09

Refer patient to medical specialist or other practitioner when necessary.

10

Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.