What is a Medical Doctor (General Practitioner)?
A medical doctor is a person who has completed formal training at an approved medical school, has received a medical qualification at such an institution and has satisfied all the requirements called for by the professional healthcare registration board of country/state they are practicing in. A general practitioner devotes his practice to assessing and treating general medical ailments. A general practitioner typically practices in a suburban setting and takes care of the health of families living in this area. The GP diagnoses and treats a large variety of diseases and conditions but does have the option of referring certain conditions to a specialist for further investigation and management.
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- What is a Medical Doctor (General Practitioner)?
