General Doctor Job in Haripad

Haripad, Kerala Full Time Date: 06 June 2024

Job description

Primary Care Services: Providing comprehensive primary care services to patients, including preventive care, diagnosis, treatment, and management of common medical conditions and chronic illnesses. Health Promotion and Disease Prevention: Promoting health and wellness through patient education, counseling, and preventive interventions. General doctors emphasize the importance of healthy lifestyle behaviors, such as exercise, nutrition, smoking cessation, and immunizations, to prevent disease and optimize health outcomes. Routine Medical Examinations: Conducting routine medical examinations and health screenings to assess patients' overall health status, identify risk factors for diseases, and detect early signs of medical conditions. General doctors perform physical examinations, review medical histories, and order diagnostic tests as needed. Diagnosis and Treatment: Diagnosing and treating acute illnesses, injuries, and common medical conditions, such as respiratory infections, urinary tract infections, allergies, skin conditions, and gastrointestinal disorders. General doctors prescribe medications, recommend treatments, and provide referrals to specialists for further evaluation or management of complex conditions. Chronic Disease Management: Managing chronic medical conditions, such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma, arthritis, and heart disease, through ongoing monitoring, medication management, lifestyle modifications, and patient education. General doctors work collaboratively with patients to develop personalized treatment plans and support self-management strategies. Coordination of Care: Coordinating patient care across multiple healthcare providers and specialties to ensure continuity of care and holistic management of patients' health needs. General doctors communicate with specialists, allied health professionals, and community resources to facilitate referrals, consultations, and follow-up care for patients. Patient Counseling and Education: Providing patient-centered counseling, education, and support to empower patients to make informed decisions about their health and well-being. General doctors offer guidance on managing chronic conditions, adopting healthy behaviors, adhering to treatment plans, and navigating the healthcare system. Minor Procedures and Interventions: Performing minor surgical procedures, such as suturing lacerations, draining abscesses, and removing skin lesions, in the office setting. General doctors may also administer injections, perform simple wound care, and provide basic medical interventions as needed. Emergency Care and Urgent Services: Providing timely evaluation and management of urgent medical concerns, including acute illnesses, injuries, and emergencies. General doctors assess patients' urgent healthcare needs, stabilize medical conditions, and arrange appropriate referrals or hospital admissions when necessary. Continuing Medical Education: Engaging in ongoing professional development activities, such as continuing medical education (CME), medical conferences, and clinical updates, to stay current with medical knowledge, evidence-based practices, and advancements in primary care. General doctors continuously enhance their clinical skills and expertise to deliver high-quality patient care.