The purpose of the General Practitioner role is to provide competent patient-centered care that addresses health needs and promotes wellness. Such care is based on latest evidence and guidelines, and meets legislative requirements. He has to do OPD as per direction of Medical director, consider the IP, RUD, IMCI, proper and correct registration and recording, proper and clear prescription, considering dignity of patients, focus on data quality, accuracy and consistence.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- To provide good clinical care:
• Provide skilled health assessment, diagnosis and treatment services to patients
• Order diagnostic tests as needed, checking and informing patients of results as per clinic procedure
• Refer patients appropriately to other providers if their needs exceed the range of care you are able to provide
• Consult and collaborate with colleagues to provide optimal care • Document all care provided and education/information given to patients within their health record, as per clinics procedure
- To maintain good medical practice:
• Maintain professional knowledge and standards through continuing medical education and personal professional development
• Have a working knowledge of legislation and standards of General Practice
• Maintain a current resuscitation certificate
• Practice medicine in a way that reflects the company’s values and purpose, and protects and enhances the reputation of Peel Health Care
• Contribute to quality improvement; risk management initiatives and overall Medicine Service is of the highest quality and reflective of best practice
- Maintaining trust (professional relationships with patients)
• Provide services courteously and respectfully, with regard to the cultural beliefs and needs of patients
• Respond openly to and follow up complaints or feedback 4. Working collaboratively with colleagues
• Collaborate in regard to rosters and provide cover for colleagues when absent to ensure patients’ needs are met
• Work constructively and harmoniously with all staff to ensure patients receive optimal care
• Involvement in practice accreditation activities
• Participate in practice-based audits and activities
Any other tasks assigned by the line manager.
