Medical Practitioners are responsible for diagnosis, medical treatment, and care of patients. Common duties include:
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examine patients to identify the nature of their complaints, and conduct tests, X-rays and other diagnostic procedures
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determine diagnosis based on examination and test outcomes
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select and administer appropriate treatments and therapies and advise patients of further treatment and preventive options
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prescribe and dispense medication and prosthetic and corrective devices
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monitor patient’s progress and response to treatment
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record patient’s illness, treatment administered and patients' responses and progress
Medical Practitioners work in a range of different occupations, which includes general practitioners, specialists, non-specialist and medical interns. Non-hospital positions are also included, such as clinicians, administrators, educators, and researchers.
Minimum requirements for Medical Practitioners include a bachelor degree or higher, one to two years hospital-based training, at least five years of specialist study, relevant experience, and registration.