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:

Family-medicine

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