Education

Work setting

Examine patients' health condition to identify diseases and injuries
Order laboratory tests, X-rays and other diagnostic procedures to determine the most appropriate medical treatment
Prescribe and administer medications and treatments
Participate in health care policy and planning
Advise patients on health care
Co-ordinate or manage primary patient care
Provide counselling and support to patients and their families on a wide range of health and lifestyle issues
Provide emergency care
Supervise home care services