General Practitioner Health Professionals
SaveWhat Does a General Practitioner Do?
General practitioners promote health, prevent, identify ill health, diagnose and treat diseases and promote recovery of physical and mental illness and health disorders of all kinds for all persons regardless of their age, sex or type of health problem.
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Provide Healthcare Services To Patients In General Medical Practice
In the exercise of the medical doctor's profession, provide healthcare services to patients in order to assess, maintain and restore patients' state of health.
These are common skills for this role, based on a European framework. Requirements vary between jobs, including in the UK. Real-world experience matters more than ticking every box - use this as a guide, not a checklist.
Skills You Need to Become a General Practitioner
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialProvide Healthcare Services To Patients In General Medical Practice skill
In the exercise of the medical doctor's profession, provide healthcare services to patients in order to assess, maintain and restore patients' state of health.
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Optional Skills (5 of 7 displayed)
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OptionalConduct Health Related Research skill
Conduct research in health related topics and communicate findings orally, through public presentations or by writing reports and other publications.
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OptionalEmploy Foreign Languages For Health-related Research skill
Use foreign languages for conducting and collaborating in health-related research.
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OptionalEmploy Foreign Languages In Care skill
Communicate in foreign languages with healthcare users, their carers, or services providers. Use foreign languages to faciliate patient care according to the needs of the patient.
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OptionalContribute To Education In Medicine skill
Contribute to the education process by activities such as assisting interns or giving lectures.
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OptionalManage A Healthcare Unit Budget skill
Manage a healthcare unit budget. Collaborate in budget planning processes including cost of supplies needed for adequate health services and management.
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OptionalManage A Multidisciplinary Team Involved In Patient Care skill
Manage, oversee and work with a multidisciplinary team involved in patient care such as nurses and interns. This includes ensuring effective communication, organising work, and providing support for the team …
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OptionalProvide Care For A Patient Group With Specific Characteristics skill
Care for patients with specific features, needs or characteristics such as children, older patients or patients with special needs.
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