family doctor (Toronto)

Education

Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry.

Experience

Experience an asset.

Work setting

Private practice Clinic.

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.
• Advise patients on health care.
• Report births, deaths, contagious and other diseases to government authorities.
• Be the ...