General Practitioner (225-701)

A General Practitioner (GP) is a medical doctor who treats a wide range of medical conditions and refers patients to specialists when necessary. GPs serve as the first point of contact for patients and play a crucial role in diagnosing, treating, and managing various health concerns. They work in community settings or private practices and are vital in maintaining public health through preventive care and education. General Practitioners are expected to have broad knowledge across different medical fields to treat patients of all ages with comprehensive, ongoing healthcare. They build long-term relationships with their patients, providing continuity of care, focused on a holistic approach that considers physical, emotional, and social factors affecting health.

Responsibilities

• Conducting thorough physical examinations and patient interviews to gather information.
• Diagnosing illnesses and medical conditions by using laboratory, radiology, and other tests.
• Prescribing, administering, and reviewing treatment plans tailored to each patient.
• Referring patients to specialists for further testing and treatment as needed.
• Maintaining detailed and accurate patient medical records and histories.
• Providing accurate health education and counseling to promote healthy lifestyle choices.
• Updating and maintaining current knowledge on latest medical practices and healthcare trends.
• Monitoring and managing patients with chronic diseases to improve health outcomes.
• Responding to urgent healthcare issues and providing initial emergency treatment.
• Collaborating and consulting with other healthcare professionals in a multidisciplinary team.
• Participating in health promotion activities to enhance community health status.
• Ensuring adherence to healthcare regulations and maintaining confidentiality of patient information.

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree 
• Board certification and a current license to practice medicine as a GP.
• Proven experience as a General Practitioner in a clinical setting.
• Outstanding diagnostic and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with patients and colleagues.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and learning about new medical trends.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a healthcare team environment.