General Practitioner

Job Description

• Utilize available or prescribed diagnostic resources to determine the appropriate mode of treatment for the patient, if necessary.
• Offer treatment based on the best available evidence and refer patients to another practitioner or specialist when it is in the patient’s best interest.
• Seek advice and consult with colleagues when needed to ensure the best patient care.
• Prescribe medicine(s) or treatment, including repeat prescriptions, only after acquiring sufficient knowledge of the patient’s health status and ensuring that the prescribed medicine(s) or treatment meet the patient’s needs.
• Provide care and treatment to all patients based on their clinical needs, avoiding refusal of treatment even if their medical conditions pose a risk.
• Adhere to high standards during clinical consultations and physical examinations.
• Acknowledge and work within the limits of one’s clinical knowledge and competence.
• Take necessary actions to minimize risks before providing treatment and make suitable alternative arrangements for treatment in emergency situations, considering personal safety, competence, and available care options.
• When referring a patient to another healthcare professional, provide all relevant information, including medical history, investigation results, treatment provided, current condition, and any other details necessary for continued care, following established referral protocols.
• Take full responsibility for one’s professional decisions and actions and be prepared to justify them when necessary.