ANZSCO 253111
General Practitioner
Diagnoses, treats and prevents human physical and mental disorders and injuries.
Also known as: General Medical Practitioner
Skills assessment authority
Medical Board of Australia (MBA)Occupation lists
MLTSSL · CSOL
Visas for General Practitioner
Main tasks
- Consults with, and conducts examinations on, patients to determine the nature of disorders and illnesses, and maintains patient records
- Creates patient-centric care plans as part of a treatment team, and refers patients to and exchanges medical information with, other Health Professionals
- Requests laboratory tests, X-rays and other diagnostic procedures, and interprets findings to assist diagnosis
- Provides overall care for patients, and prescribes and administers treatments, medications and other remedial measures
- Monitors patient progress and response to treatment
- Performs medical and minor surgical procedures
Specialisations
Skin Cancer General Practitioner
Registration & licensing
Registration or licensing is required.
State nomination
8 state(s) nominate General Practitioner for the 190 / 491 visa. See the details by state:
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