Psychiatrists

<ul><li>Prescribe, direct, or administer psychotherapeutic treatments or medications to treat mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders.</li><li>Gather and maintain patient information and records, including social or medical history obtained from patients, relatives, or other professionals.</li><li>Design individualized care plans, using a variety of treatments.</li><li>Analyze and evaluate patient data or test findings to diagnose nature or extent of mental disorder.</li><li>Collaborate with physicians, psychologists, social workers, psychiatric nurses, or other professionals to discuss treatment plans and progress.</li><li>Examine or conduct laboratory or diagnostic tests on patients to provide information on general physical condition or mental disorder.</li><li>Counsel outpatients or other patients during office visits.</li><li>Advise or inform guardians, relatives, or significant others of patients' conditions or treatment.</li><li>Teach, take continuing education classes, attend conferences or seminars, or conduct research and publish findings to increase understanding of mental, emotional, or behavioral states or disorders.</li><li>Review and evaluate treatment procedures and outcomes of other psychiatrists or medical professionals.</li><li>Prepare and submit case reports or summaries to government or mental health agencies.</li></ul>