Family Medicine Gp

Family Doctor Job Description Family doctors should take a vested interest in a patient's well-being. This is achieved by demonstrating good listening skills, showing empathy and understanding, and communicating clearly and effectively. Family Doctor Responsibilities: - Develop personal relationships with patients. - Create patient-specific health programs that make use of historical data. - Monitor and adapt individualized health programs over time. - Schedule and administer follow-up examinations. - Make use of patient health data in medical analyses. - Offer comprehensive wellness exams. - Administering vaccinations. - Perform medical operations. - Recommending specialists for treatment outside of their capacity. - Educating patients in health management and disease prevention. - Offer birthing services. Family Doctor Requirements: - Medical degree. - Completion of a 3-year family practice residency. - Training in medical areas such as pediatrics, surgery, neurology, psychiatry internal medicine, gynecology, and community medicine. - Pass an American Board of Specialties examination to acquire board certification in family medicine. - Excellent written and spoken communication skills. - Caring, attentive nature. - Good interpersonal skills.