2006-11-30 01:14:02 · 11 answers · asked by lady_t 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
A general practitioner (GP), family physician or family practitioner (FP) is a physician/medical doctor who provides primary care. A GP/FP treats acute and chronic illnesses, provides preventive care and health education for all ages and both sexes. Some also care for hospitalized patients, do minor surgery and/or obstetrics.
2006-11-30 01:22:26 · answer #1 · answered by M C 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
We are the first doctor you see in a none specialist hospital.
Like the term suggests we are general doctors more like a jack of all trade master of none. We are trained in all the medical disciplines that is internal medicine, pediatrics, obstretic and gynaecology, surgery, forensic medicine, orthopedics, ophthalmogy etc. But we are not specialists in any of the fields we have been trained in. The knowledge we are given allows us to come up with a diagnosis and know the best line of management, it also allows us to identify the need to refer a patient to a more specialised doctor and know exactly which speciality.
2006-11-30 11:09:16 · answer #2 · answered by bingwaz_online 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A medical general practitioner provides a service to his/her local community. They're qualified doctors who don't have any specialist interests like surgeons although they are expected to increase their knowledge in certain areas of medicine like gynaecology.
2006-11-30 11:09:35 · answer #3 · answered by 2_right 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A general practition, or GP for short is a community doctor. most places have a local practice which one or more GPs work from. in the uk its free to see a GP but youhave to register to a practice.
they are usually experienced doctors whp know a little about most things but are not specialists in any one area usually. you consukt them hen youre poorly n theyll either pescribe you medicine or refer you a specialist as necessary. most practices can also arrange blood tests, pap smears, minor surgey, etc at the practice by the GP or nurse.
2006-11-30 09:24:33 · answer #4 · answered by serephina 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
She or He is the same as a family or general medicine no specialty.
They are good for regular stuff.
2006-11-30 09:23:15 · answer #5 · answered by dbuitt22 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Go ask your mum what she does with her local gp. That should answer your question
2014-03-19 00:17:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
practitioner of what?
2006-12-03 08:38:53 · answer #7 · answered by johnfrancis 01 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is a DR, who looks after people
2006-11-30 09:16:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Which profession, i work as a GP but I am a Surveyor, be most specific!!!!
2006-11-30 09:16:06 · answer #9 · answered by alec c 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
its a local doctor ie gp they tend to do everything
2006-11-30 09:15:43 · answer #10 · answered by julie t 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋