Infection Control

An infectious disease control physician is a medical specialist concerned with the diagnosis, treatment, and research of infectious diseases. They specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases, focusing on how diseases spread, how the body fights them, and how to control them. They may see patients in a hospital or practice at a private clinic, taking patient referrals from primary care physicians. General Responsibilities: 1. Helping patients recover from infection 2. Conducting physical exams and ordering additional laboratory tests 3. Holistically examining patients who have been exposed to infection 4. Determining and diagnosing infected patients 5. Monitoring and managing the severity and nature of infections, implementing best practice treatment 6. Implementing infection prevention measures for patients and practitioners 7. Providing specialized care to patients who require more than their primary doctor can provide 8. Developing policies and procedures for infection control 9. Investigating, monitoring, and preventing the spread of infectious agents within a hospital setting