Job Requirements
Examine patients and take their histories, order laboratory tests, X-rays and other diagnostic procedures
Consult with other medical practitioners to evaluate patients' physical and mental health
Prescribe and administer medications and treatments
Advise patients on health care
Report births, deaths, contagious and other diseases to government authorities
Communicate health promotion, disease, illnes and accident prevention to patients
Perform patient advocacy role
Co-ordinate or manage primary patient care
Provide counselling and support to patients and their families on a wide range of health and lifestyle issues