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Medical assistants carry out advisory, diagnostic,
preventive and curative medical tasks, more limited in scope and
complexity than those carried out by Medical doctors. They work
independently or with the guidance and supervision of Medical
doctors in institutions or in the field as part of the public
health service, and may work mainly with diseases and disorders
common in their region, or mainly apply specific types of
treatment.
Tasks include -
(a) advising communities and individuals on birth control,
hygiene, diet and other preventive medical measures;
(b) conducting medical examinations to make diagnoses, or refer
more difficult cases to Medical doctors if possible;
(c) prescribing medicine and giving treatment for diagnosed
illnesses, disorders or injuries;
(d) performing simple surgical operations;
(e) performing related tasks;
(f) supervising other workers.
Examples of the occupations classified here:
- Assistant, medical
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