Physician, Family

Work setting

• Urban area
• Private practice
• Clinic

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Examine patients and take their histories, order laboratory tests, X-rays and other diagnostic procedures
• Consult with other medical practitioners to evaluate patients' physical and mental health
• Prescribe and administer medications and treatments
• Advise patients on health care
• Communicate health promotion, disease, illnes and accident prevention to patients
• Co-ordinate or manage primary patient care
• Provide counselling and support to patients and their families on a wide range of health and lifestyle issues

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• College of Family Physicians Certification (CCFP)
• Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada (LMCC)
• Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities
• Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination (MCCQE I and MCCQE II)

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Values and ethics