General Practitioner Duties & Responsibilities
The role and function of a General Practitioner includes the following duties and responsibilities:
- Respond to patients' medical/health problems by referring to their history and carrying out diagnosis, investigation, treatment and referral as appropriate
- Discuss side-effects, best conditions for use, and possible interactions of medication
- Diagnosing common ailments such as colds, flu, and diabetes.
- Administering medication topically, orally, and via intravenous or intramuscular injections.
- Prescribing apt medications and lifestyle alterations.
- Referring patients to specialists for further testing and treatment, if needed.
- Contribute to the delivery of patient services with nurses, technicians, and other medical staff
- Collect, record and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports and examination results
- Supervise and train medical students
- Participate in research studies commissioned by the hospital board
- Accommodate rotating shifts and work flexible schedules
Note that this is not an exhaustive list of General Practitioner duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific General Practitioner roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.