family doctor (Toronto)

Education

Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry. Experience

Experience an asset. Work setting

Private practice Clinic. Tasks

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. Consult with other medical practitioners to evaluate patients' physical and mental health. Prescribe and administer medications and treatments. Inoculate and vaccinate patients to prevent and treat diseases. Advise patients on health care. Report births, deaths, contagious and other diseases to government authorities. Be the patient advocate. Co‑ordinate or manage primary patient care. Provide acute care management. Provide counselling ...