| Job Title |
General Practitioner |
| Job Description |
Diagnoses And Treats Variety Of Diseases And Injuries In
General Practice: Examines Patients, Using Medical Instruments
And Equipment. Orders Or Executes Various Tests, Analyses, And
Diagnostic Images To Provide Information On Patient's
Condition. Analyzes Reports And Findings Of Tests And Of
Examination, And Diagnoses Condition. Administers Or Prescribes
Treatments And Drugs. Inoculates And Vaccinates Patients To
Immunize Patients From Communicable Diseases. Advises Patients
Concerning Diet, Hygiene, And Methods For Prevention Of
Disease. Provides Prenatal Care To Pregnant Women, Delivers
Babies, And Provides Postnatal Care To Mother And Infant
[obstetrician (medical Ser.) 070.101-054]. Reports Births,
Deaths, And Outbreak Of Contagious Diseases To Governmental
Authorities. Refers Patients To Medical Specialist Or Other
Practitioner For Specialized Treatment. Performs Minor Surgery.
May Make House And Emergency Calls To Attend To Patients Unable
To Visit Office Or Clinic. May Conduct Physical Examinations To
Provide Information Needed For Admission To School,
Consideration For Jobs, Or Eligibility For Insurance Coverage.
May Provide Care For Passengers And Crew Aboard Ship And Be
Designated Ship's Doctor (medical Ser.).
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