General practitioners
GPs provide a wide range of primary healthcare services in clinics. Their role is often the first point of contact for patients seeking medical care. GPs act as a gateway to specialized care and play a vital role in ensuring holistic health management for patients.The services they provide include:
1. General Health Assessments
Routine check-ups and physical exams
Preventative care and health screening (e.g., blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes tests)
2. Diagnosis and Treatment
Diagnosing and managing common illnesses
Treating chronic conditions like diabetes, asthma, or hypertension
Prescribing medications
3. Health Counseling and Education
Family planning and contraception advice
4. Women’s & Men’s Health
Pap smears and cervical cancer screening, Breast exams, Menopause management
Prostate exams, Erectile dysfunction and hormonal issues
5. Child and Adolescent Health
Developmental check-ups
Behavioral concerns
6. Elderly Care
Managing age-related health concerns
Preventative care for seniors
7. Referrals to Specialists
Coordinating with specialists when further evaluation or treatment is required
8. Work-Related and Legal Services
Issuing medical certificates
Performing pre-employment health checks
Workplace injury management
9. Chronic Disease Management:
Creating care plans for conditions like heart disease, arthritis, or obesity in collaboration with nutritionists and dieticians
10. Ambulatory surgeries, including:
1. Wart removal
2. Circumcision
3. Mole removal
4. Stitching wounds
5. Drainage of abscess
6. Skin tag removal
7. Incision and drainage
8. Cyst removal
9. Foreign body removal
10. Burn care and dressing
11.Toenail removal