The role of a doctor is to provide medical care, diagnosis, treatment, and support to patients. Doctors work in various specialties and healthcare settings, but their core responsibilities generally involve the management of patient health, medical decision-making, and communication with patients and healthcare teams.
Department: Varies (., General Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, Emergency Medicine, etc.)
Reports To: Department Head / Medical Director
Job Summary: A Doctor is a licensed medical professional who diagnoses, treats, and prevents illnesses, conditions, and diseases in patients. They provide patient care in various clinical settings such as hospitals, private practices, or outpatient clinics. Doctors are responsible for assessing patient health, providing treatments and medications, and educating patients on health maintenance and prevention.
Key Responsibilities:
Patient Diagnosis and Assessment:
Conduct detailed patient history interviews and physical examinations.
Analyze symptoms, laboratory tests, medical imaging, and patient history to diagnose conditions.
Order, interpret, and explain diagnostic tests (., blood tests, X-rays, MRIs, etc.).
Treatment and Care:
Develop treatment plans based on patient diagnoses.
Prescribe medications and treatment regimens tailored to the patient's needs.
Perform medical procedures or surgeries, depending on the specialty (., surgical procedures in surgery, childbirth in obstetrics, etc.).
Provide wound care, injections, and other necessary interventions.
Monitor patient progress and adjust treatments as needed.
Patient Education:
Educate patients and their families on their conditions, treatment options, and preventive health measures.
Advise patients on diet, exercise, and lifestyle changes to improve health.
Provide counseling on mental health or behavioral changes where applicable.
Emergency Care (If Applicable):
Provide emergency care in critical situations (., cardiac arrest, trauma, acute ill