General Practitioners

General Practitioners

General practitioners (GPs) have an important role in looking after patients within the communities where they live. GPs are often the first point of contact for anyone with a physical or mental health problem and patients can be at their most anxious. Looking after the whole person – the physical, emotional, social, spiritual, cultural and economic aspects through patient-centered approaches is a vital part of any GP’s role They are part of a much wider team whose role includes promoting, preventing and initiating treatment. GPs look after patients with chronic illness, with the aim to keep people in their own homes and ensuring they are as well as they possibly can be. This is becoming more important with terminally ill patients often choosing to stay at home.

General Practitioners provide healthcare services such as:

· Diagnosis and treatment of common illness, such as upper respiratory infections, strep throat, minor injuries, and rashes

· Diagnosis and treatment of frequent headaches, aches and pains, heart burn, sleep problems, and more

· Routine screenings and management of health concerns, such as high cholesterol, diabetes, digestive disorders, and high blood pressure

· Vaccinations, such as flu shots.

· Yearly physical examinations

· Ear Syringing

· ECG