Urologists

Tasks

Core Tasks Include:

Diagnose or treat diseases or disorders of genitourinary organs and tracts including erectile dysfunction (ED), infertility, incontinence, bladder cancer, prostate cancer, urethral stones, or premature ejaculation.
Document or review patients' histories.
Order and interpret the results of diagnostic tests, such as prostate specific antigen (PSA) screening, to detect prostate cancer.
Perform abdominal, pelvic, or retroperitoneal surgeries.
Examine patients using equipment, such as radiograph (x-ray) machines and fluoroscopes, to determine the nature and extent of disorder or injury.
Treat lower urinary tract dysfunctions using equipment such as diathermy machines, catheters, cystoscopes, and radium emanation tubes.
Prescribe or administer antibiotics, antiseptics, or compresses to treat infection or injury.
Provide urology consultation to physicians or other health care professionals.
Treat urologic disorders using alternatives to traditional surgery such as extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy, laparoscopy, and laser techniques.
Direct the work of nurses, residents, or other staff to provide patient care.
Refer patients to specialists when condition exceeds experience, expertise, or scope of practice.
Perform brachytherapy, cryotherapy, high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU), or photodynamic therapy to treat prostate or other cancers.
Teach or train medical and clinical staff.
Prescribe medications to treat patients with erectile dysfunction (ED), infertility, or ejaculation problems.

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