Medical Practitioner
Diagnose, treat and prevent health conditions in patients.
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- What's it like to be a Medical Practitioner?
- Latest Medical Practitioner jobs
- Top skills and experience for Medical Practitioners
What's it like to be a Medical Practitioner?
A Medical Practitioner, often known as a Doctor, diagnoses, treats and manages patients' illnesses and injuries. They conduct physical examinations, order and interpret diagnostic tests and prescribe medications or treatments. Medical Practitioners work in various settings, including hospitals, clinics and private practices, and may specialise in areas such as general practice, surgery or paediatrics. Their responsibilities also include educating patients on health maintenance and disease prevention.
Tasks and duties
- Conduct physical examinations to assess patient health.
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests, such as blood tests and X-rays.
- Diagnose and treat illnesses, injuries and other health conditions.
- Prescribe medications and therapies appropriate to patient needs.
- Educate patients on health maintenance, disease prevention and healthy lifestyle choices.
- Maintain patient records and documentation of treatments.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Medical Practitioner employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Emergency Care
Racgp Fellowship
Mental Health
General AHPRA Medical Practitioner Registration
AHPRA Registration
Phone Triage
Medicine
Health Services
Immunisations
Medical Research
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