A doctor is a person who is licensed to practice medicine
and has a trained at school of medicine, chiropractic, optometry, podiatry,
dentistry or veterinary medicine.
A Doctor looks after the sick persons and prescribes
medicine that gives them reliefs. He/she is an important person. A doctor knows
how to treat and cure sick people. He also knows how to dress and heal wounds.
A doctor dedicates
his life to the service of the patients. He or she relives the sufferings and
pain of mankind. He cures them from diseases and illness. He strives to make
the life of others better and healthier.
The doctor works to prevent and spread epidemics. Every now
and then dangerous diseases grab the humanity. It is the doctor who finds the
cure. Sometimes it may take years of painstaking work and research to find the
cure, but ultimately the success is achieved.
As a result we find the fields of medicine and surgery have advanced
beyond imagination. A damaged organ can be transplanted, in today’s medically
advanced world.
DUTIES OF A DOCTOR
Patients must be able to trust doctors with their lives and
health. To justify that trust you must show respect for human life and make
sure your practice meets the standards expected of you in four domains.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND PERFORMANCE
- Make the care of your patient your first concern.
- Provide a good standard of practice and care.
- Keep your professional knowledge and skills up to date.
- Recognize and work within your competence
SAFETY AND QUALITY
- Take prompt action if you think that safety, dignity or comfort is being compromised.
- Protect and promote the health of patients and the public.
COMMUNICATION, PARTNERSHIP AND TEAMWORK
- Treat patients as individuals and respect and respect their dignity.
- Work in partnership with patients.