Psychiatrists

Key skills

A typical day

• •Prescribe, direct, or administer psychotherapeutic treatments or medications to treat mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders.
• •Gather and maintain patient information and records, including social or medical history obtained from patients, relatives, or other professionals.
• •Design individualized care plans, using a variety of treatments.
• •Collaborate with physicians, psychologists, social workers, psychiatric nurses, or other professionals to discuss treatment plans and progress.
• •Analyze and evaluate patient data or test findings to diagnose nature or extent of mental disorder.

Fields of study

Any field