Purpose and Mission To provide comprehensive and preventative care to Redland Community in both family medicine(GP) and skin cancer management Qualifications VR GP -both female and male GP specialist registration with AHPRA final year GP registrar Responsibilities of a General Practice / Family Practice Doctor The role of a GP can vary greatly depending on where they practice. In urban areas, their scope is focused on the care of general medical illnesses, chronic health problems, providing preventative care such as health education, immunisations and early detection of serious illnesses which involves referrals to specialists such as oncologists, cardiologists, paediatricians, psychiatrists, etc. Typical responsibilities of a GP include: comprehensive care continuity of care diagnostic and therapeutic skills coordination and clinical team work professional, clinical and ethical standards leadership, advocacy and equity Family practice doctors play an increasingly important role within the healthcare community today, acting as gatekeepers for the healthcare system. In addition to treating patients for various illnesses, they play a major role in providing advice on preventative treatments and wellness programs to reduce the demand on the healthcare system.
