Specialist Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Job Description

• Comply with the rules, regulations, and procedures relevant to practicing the profession, according to their grade and specialty.
• Provide care for women during the prenatal, natal, and postnatal periods.
• Monitor the patient's condition and progress, adjusting treatments as necessary.
• Perform Cesarean sections or other surgical procedures as needed to preserve patients’ health and ensure safe delivery.
• Interview new patients to assess their symptoms, needs, or problems, and record and utilize their medical history for diagnosis.
• Conduct well-woman exams, including pap smears, pelvic exams, and breast exams.
• Follow up with patients to monitor their condition and track progress.
• Order and analyze necessary tests, screenings, biopsies, scans, etc., to diagnose medical conditions effectively.
• Direct, advise, and supervise medical staff, including nurses, physician assistants, and medical technicians, on proper procedures and protocols.
• Treat diseases and injuries related to a woman’s reproductive organs, and provide appropriate postnatal and prenatal care.
• Explain procedures, discuss test results, and provide guidance on prescribed treatments as needed.
• Maintain detailed patient records, including present, past, and family medical history, prior to diagnosis and treatment.
• Provide prenatal care to women and their babies before birth.
• Prescribe appropriate drugs, compresses, and antibiotics for patient treatment.
• Obstetricians and gynecologists are responsible for planning all procedures and surgeries. Their careful planning is critical for patient care.
• Deliver babies and perform other birth-related duties, including inducing labor, conducting Cesarean sections, and performing emergency surgeries when necessary.
• Monitor both mother and baby during childbirth, overseeing the administration of medications.
• Conduct Papanicolaou screenings to detect malignant or premalignant conditions in the cervix, aiding in the prevention of cervical cancer.
• Provide dietary recommendations and conduct regular examinations for pregnant women.
• Suggest alternative treatments if there is no noticeable progress in the patient's health.
• Perform surgeries in cases of chronic or severe reproductive disorders.
• Offer healthcare advice for newborns.
• Prescribe treatments, ensuring legible writing of the medication's name, dosage, and usage, along with the doctor’s signature and date. Ensure the patient or their family understands the importance of adhering to treatment instructions, including any expected side effects.
• Inform the patient’s family about the nature and seriousness of the illness.
• Monitor complications from medical or surgical treatments, and take remedial action when necessary.
• Collaborate with other physicians involved in the patient's care, providing relevant medical information and consulting specialists if required.