Our task as GPs is to diagnose avoidable, dangerous cases, to refer these for appropriate specialist treatment, and to coordinate treatment by the different medical disciplines. Another main area is the treatment of the chronically ill.
- In particular, the treatment of patients with high blood pressure and diabetics. Family medicine often has to deal with a history of family crisis, and where psycho-social conflicts arise, we are often the first point of contact.
- General practitioner care
- Home visits, also outside surgery hours
- Minor surgery (care of wounds)
- Injuries
- Early diagnosis examinations (check-ups)
- Fitness check and certification for professional drivers