Work setting

Tasks

Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals
Examine patients' health condition to identify diseases and injuries
Help patients develop healthy habits, break old habits and reshape their approach to wellness
Order laboratory tests, X-rays and other diagnostic procedures to determine the most appropriate medical treatment
Consult with other medical practitioners to evaluate patients' physical and mental health
Prescribe and administer medications and treatments
Inoculate and vaccinate patients to prevent and treat diseases
Participate in health care policy and planning
Advise patients on health care
Report births, deaths, contagious and other diseases to government authorities
Be the patient advocate
Provide counselling and support to patients and their families on a wide range of health and lifestyle issues