Career - Medical Practitioner

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Medical Practitioners will examine the patient to determine the nature of the disorder or illness and record the patient's medical information. They will order, perform and analyse laboratory tests, X-rays and other diagnostic images and procedures. They will be in charge to provide overall care for patients, and prescribe and administer treatments, medications and other remedial measures. They will aid in the prevention of diseases and disorders by advising patients on diet, exercise, hygiene and general health and also prescribe and administer medication and inoculate patients to prevent infectious or contagious diseases. They will provide pre-natal and post-natal care and report births, deaths and notifiable diseases to government authorities. They will be the ones who will arrange for patients to be admitted to hospital and also refer patients to other medical specialists and exchange relevant medical details.
Avg Salary
Australia  $156,000 AUD
United Kingdom  £76,000 GBP
United States of America  $183,429 USD
New Zealand  $100,000 NZD
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