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Family and General Practitioners

SOC 29-1062.00

Physicians who diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases and injuries that commonly occur in the general population. May refer patients to specialists when needed for further diagnosis or treatment.

Zone 5 Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Critical Thinking

4.4

Active Listening

4.2

Judgment and Decision Making

4.2

Reading Comprehension

4.1

Writing

4.1

Speaking

4.0

Science

4.0

Complex Problem Solving

4.0

Knowledge Areas 8

Medicine and Dentistry

5.0

Psychology

4.7

Customer and Personal Service

4.5

Biology

4.4

Therapy and Counseling

4.3

English Language

3.8

Chemistry

3.7

Mathematics

3.6

Key Tasks

1Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.

2Order, perform, and interpret tests and analyze records, reports, and examination information to diagnose patients' condition.

3Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, or examination results.

4Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.

5Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients.

Also Known As

Board Certified Family Physician Doctor Emergency Medicine Physician Emergency Room Doctor (ER Doctor) Family Medicine Physician Family Physician Family Practice Doctor Family Practice MD (Family Practice Medical Doctor) Family Practice Medical Doctor (FP MD) Family Practice Physician