General Practitioner Responsibilities:
• Inspecting and updating patients' charts.
• 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.
• Collecting fluid and tissue samples and sending these to laboratories for further testing.
• Referring patients to specialists for further testing and treatment, if needed.
• Creating and issuing invoices to private clients.
• Submitting claims on behalf of patients who have health insurance.
• Anticipating and responding to patients' wellness-related questions and concerns.
General Practitioner Requirements:
• Medical Degree.
• Successful completion of a 3-year residency training program.
• Registration with an appropriate health professions board.
• Proven experience as a General Practitioner.
• Adherence to health and ethical codes, including when under duress.
• Attendance at medical conferences.
• Personable, supportive disposition.
• Strong ability to triage and multitask.
• Excellent administrative skills.