Are you fascinated by healthcare? Do you love the idea of helping people each and every day of your career? Then why not become a doctor?Medicine remains one of the most popular job choices for students in the UK and it's easy to see why - it's fulfilling, varied and offers the chance for plenty of progression.There is also a wide scope for specialisation, with doctors able to practise in the community, in hospitals and in research facilities. For the purposes of this article, we'll concentrate on general practitioners (GPs).Day-to-day tasks will vary, but a GP's role will typically be to:
- Respond to medical queries presented by patients in appointments
- Investigate possible causes of illnesses
- Prescribe medication or refer the patient to a specialist if necessary
- Develop individual treatment plans for patients with long-term illnesses
- Liaise with other medical professionals to provide the best possible service at the practice
- Keep on top of paperwork that arises as a result of each case and new legal developments
