Physicians
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NOC 2021: 31102/ NOC 2016: 3112
Job Description
Working as a general practitioner and family physician, your duties may include:
- Assess patients to diagnose problems
- Recommend treatment, such as medication, surgery, or rehabilitation
- Treat patients or refer them to other health care workers
- Provide emergency care
- Perform and assist in routine surgery
- Deliver babies and provide pre-natal and post-natal care
- Specialize in a particular area of medicine
Sources: WorkBC & Career Cruising [Profile for Doctor]
Related occupations include:
- Allied primary health practitioners
- Chiropractors
- Managers in health care
- Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating
- Specialist physicians
Source: NOC