General Doctor Job in Kollam

Kollam, Kerala Full Time Date: 22 April 2024

Job description

Patient Consultations: Conduct consultations with patients to assess their medical history, symptoms, and concerns. Perform physical examinations and order diagnostic tests as needed to evaluate patients' health status and formulate a diagnosis. Diagnosis and Treatment: Diagnose and treat a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions, illnesses, and injuries. Prescribe medications, therapies, and treatments to alleviate symptoms, manage conditions, and promote healing. Preventive Care: Provide preventive healthcare services, including health screenings, vaccinations, and lifestyle counseling. Educate patients about preventive measures to reduce the risk of disease, maintain good health, and improve overall well-being. Chronic Disease Management: Manage chronic medical conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma, and heart disease through ongoing monitoring, medication management, and lifestyle interventions. Develop comprehensive care plans tailored to each patient's needs and goals. Health Promotion: Promote healthy behaviors and lifestyle modifications to prevent illness and promote optimal health. Offer guidance on nutrition, exercise, stress management, smoking cessation, and other health-related behaviors. Emergency Care: Provide urgent medical care for patients experiencing acute illnesses, injuries, or medical emergencies. Stabilize patients, initiate treatment, and coordinate referrals to specialist care or hospitalization when necessary. Coordination of Care: Collaborate with specialists, allied healthcare professionals, and other members of the healthcare team to coordinate patient care and ensure continuity of care. Communicate effectively with healthcare providers to share information, coordinate treatment plans, and facilitate referrals. Patient Education: Educate patients and their families about medical conditions, treatment options, medications, and self-care techniques. Empower patients to take an active role in managing their health and making informed decisions about their care. Medical Records Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records for each patient, including documentation of medical history, clinical findings, diagnostic test results, treatment plans, and follow-up care. Ensure compliance with medical record-keeping standards and privacy regulations. Counseling and Support: Offer emotional support, counseling, and guidance to patients and their families during times of illness, injury, or medical crisis. Provide empathy, compassion, and reassurance to help patients cope with medical issues and navigate healthcare decisions. Healthcare Advocacy: Advocate for patients' health and well-being by addressing social determinants of health, access to healthcare services, and barriers to care. Help patients navigate the healthcare system and access resources for financial assistance, insurance coverage, and community support. Continuing Education: Stay updated on advances in medical knowledge, evidence-based guidelines, and best practices in primary care through ongoing education, training, and professional development activities. Maintain licensure and certification requirements to practice as a General Doctor.