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General Practitioner (GP)
Here are some of the key roles of a GP:
- Diagnosis: GPs are trained to identify and diagnose a wide range of health conditions, from common ailments like the flu to more complex diseases like cancer.
- Treatment: GPs provide treatment for a variety of health conditions, from prescribing medication to referring patients to specialists for more complex care.
- Health promotion: GPs play an important role in promoting healthy lifestyles and preventing disease by providing advice and guidance on things like diet, exercise, and smoking cessation.
- Coordination of care: GPs act as a "gatekeeper" to other parts of the healthcare system and can coordinate care with other healthcare professionals like nurses, therapists, and specialists.