A clinical advisor instructs and makes recommendations to non-clinical staff on medical issues. Clinical advisors may work in hospitals, health care facilities, pharmaceutical companies, or similar organizations. Specific job duties vary, depending on the type of organization. In a health care facility, clinical advisors guide non-medical staff on how to care for a high-risk patient. A medical device corporation may have clinical advisors teach retailers or hospital staff how to use their equipment and match a device to the appropriate patient. Government agencies may utilize the expertise of clinical advisors to create curriculum and informational packets on specific health issues for community members. Many clinical advisors are former registered nurses or have extensive experience in the health care industry.