General Doctor Job in Kochi

Kochi, Kerala Full Time Date: 22 June 2024

Job description

Primary Care Provider: Serving as the first point of contact for patients seeking medical care for various health concerns, illnesses, and preventive healthcare needs. Comprehensive Medical Care: Conducting thorough medical examinations, diagnosing medical conditions, and providing treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs. Management of Chronic Conditions: Monitoring and managing chronic illnesses such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma, and arthritis through regular check-ups, medication management, and lifestyle counseling. Preventive Care and Health Promotion: Promoting preventive healthcare practices, conducting routine screenings (e.g., blood pressure checks, cholesterol tests, vaccinations), and offering guidance on healthy lifestyle choices. Minor Surgical Procedures: Performing minor surgical procedures such as suturing wounds, removing moles, and performing skin biopsies in an outpatient setting. Referral and Coordination of Care: Referring patients to specialists or other healthcare providers for specialized diagnostic tests, treatments, or procedures as needed. Coordinating care and ensuring continuity between different healthcare providers. Patient Education and Counseling: Educating patients about their medical conditions, treatment options, and preventive measures. Providing counseling on topics such as nutrition, exercise, stress management, and smoking cessation. Emergency Care: Providing initial assessment and stabilization of patients in emergency situations before transferring them to specialized emergency care facilities if necessary. Collaboration and Communication: Collaborating with other healthcare professionals, including specialists, nurses, pharmacists, and therapists, to ensure comprehensive patient care. Communicating effectively with patients and their families to address concerns and explain medical information clearly. Electronic Health Records (EHR): Documenting patient visits, medical histories, treatment plans, and outcomes accurately and securely in electronic health records systems. Ethical and Professional Standards: Upholding ethical principles and professional standards in medical practice, including patient confidentiality, informed consent, and respect for patient autonomy.