Medical Doctor Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Medical Doctor includes the following duties and responsibilities:

Respond to patients’ medical problems by referring to their history, carrying out diagnosis, treatment, counseling and referral, where necessary.
Order lab tests and interpret the test results.
Maintain confidentiality and impartiality at all times.
Collect, record and maintain sensitive patient information such as examination results, medical history and reports.
Perform minor surgeries.
Explain procedures or prescribed treatments to patients.
Liaise with medical professionals in the community and hospitals.
Promote health education in conjunction with other health professionals.
Meet targets set by government for specified treatments eg. child immunization.
Discuss and evaluate new pharmaceutical products with pharmaceutical representatives.
Keep up-to-date with medical developments, treatment and medication.
Teach at hospitals and medical schools, and observe and assess the work of trainee doctors and medical students.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Medical Doctor duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Medical Doctor roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.

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