what do gp's do?

Question

i know what a general practitioner is but i am having trouble explaining what they do for my coursework. ive only ever been to the gp for minor things like colds or the flu, but what sort of other things do they do?

Answer 1

GP's or family physicians are often the first line of contact when a person seeks medical attention. The GP must gather the information needed to make an accurate diagnosis, or at least to start the diagnostic process, and offer some symptom treatment in the meantime.

Maybe a referral to a specialist will be needed but maybe the GP will be able to handle things just fine.

GP's also are responsible for screening their patient populations for diseases like diabetes, high blood pressure, prostate cancer and breast cancer.

Some GP's do minor surgeries and deliver babies.

Essentially they are the jack of all trades in medicine.

Answer 2

GPs or General Practitioner. Think of them as the middleman when you are ill.

If you don;t feel well and have symptoms which point to a minor illness then they will treat you and prescribe you medication as is necessary. They can also provide preventive care and health education

If they don't know what is wrong or think that there is an underlying cause to something a little more serious then they will refer you to a specialist ie if you have something wrong with your skin they will refer you to a dermatologist.

Technically they can point you in the right direction to get your illness or symptoms made better. Hence the term "General Practitioner".

Answer 3

Gardening at the weekends, some enjoy bowling, others prefer late night movies and snacks. It all depends on what their particular hobbies are.

I find this question insulting as it looks for a very stereotypical answer.

Shocking.

Answer 4

your gp will examine you for ALL illnesses and injuries and will either prescribe medicines or pass you on to a consultant for further advise or medication

Answer 5

They make alot of money !!!