family physician

Education

Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry.

Work Setting

Clinic. Medical clinic.

Responsibilities

• Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals.
• Examine patients' health condition to identify diseases and injuries.
• Help patients develop healthy habits, break old habits and reshape their approach to wellness.
• Order laboratory tests, X-rays and other diagnostic procedures to determine the most appropriate medical treatment.
• Perform and assist in routine surgery.
• Participate in health care policy and planning.
• Advise patients on health care.
• Co-ordinate or manage primary patient care.
• Provide acute care management.
• Provide counselling and support to patients and their families on a wide range of health and lifestyle issues.
• Perform human resources related duties such as perso...