Description
Provide comprehensive primary care to individuals and families across the lifespan, including diagnosis, treatment, and preventive services; refer patients to specialists as needed for further evaluation or management.
- • Diagnose acute and chronic conditions across all ages.
- • Prescribe and administer medications, immunizations, and therapies.
- • Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests and screenings.
- • Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans as needed.
- • Collect, document, and maintain comprehensive medical records.
- • Explain diagnoses, procedures, test results, and treatment options.
- • Counsel patients on diet, activity, mental health, and disease prevention.
- • Coordinate care and referrals with specialists and community resources.
- • Lead and collaborate with nurses, medical assistants, and other staff.
- • Develop and implement clinic or community health programs and standards.
- • Teach and mentor residents, medical students, and other learners.
- • Prepare required reports and certifications, including public health data and medical summaries.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
