General Practitioners

What the job involves

• Conducts examinations and questions patients to determine the nature of disorders and illnesses, and records patients' medical information
• Orders laboratory tests, x-rays and other diagnostic procedures, and interprets findings to assist in diagnosis
• Provides overall care for patients, and prescribes and administers treatments, medications and other remedial measures
• Monitors patients' progress and response to treatment
• Advises on diet, exercise and other habits which aid prevention and treatment of disease and disorders
• Refers patients to, and exchanges medical information with, specialist medical practitioners
• Reports births, deaths and notifiable diseases to government authorities
• Arranges the admission of patients to hospitals

Key values of workers in General Practitioners

• Achievement

  Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

• Recognition

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

• Independence

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

• Working Conditions

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

• Support

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

Top skills required for workers in General Practitioners

• Reading Comprehension

  Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

• Active Listening

  Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

• Writing

  Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

• Speaking

  Talking to others to convey information effectively.

• Active Learning

  Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.