Obstetricians & Gynecologists
Also called: Physician, Obstetrician/Gynecologist (OB/GYN), Medical Doctor (MD), OB/GYN (Obstetrician / Gynecologist)
In the military: see titles from the Air Force, Army, or Navy.
What they do:
Physicians who provide medical care related to pregnancy or childbirth and those who diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases of women, particularly those affecting the reproductive system. May also provide general medical care to women.
On the job, you would:
- Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical histories, reports, and examination results.
- Treat diseases of female organs.
- Care for and treat women during prenatal, natal, and postnatal periods.
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