VR General Practitioner

Eligible for registration with the QLD Medical Board
Previous experience in General Practice
Competencies and specific tasks include the following but are not limited to this list.
Medical – diagnoses and treatment of: -
Diabetes Mellitus and other endocrine and metabolic diseases
Respiratory diseases (asthma)
Digestive diseases (Gastroenteritis)
Epilepsy
Heart disease
Chronic ulcers
Diseases of the eye
Diseases of the ear, nose and throat
Skin lesions (solar keratosis, basal cell carcinoma
Cancer
Dermatitis
Circulatory problems (relating to ischemic heart disease)
Heart disease
Blood disorders
Urinary tract infections
Sexually transmitted disease
Musculoskeletal problems
Neurological problems
Follow up recently discharged from hospital, referred to hospital and specialist care
Ability to perform such tasks as:-
Vaccination including childhood and travel
ECG (interpretation and emergency)
Pulmonary function test
Liaise with community supports (community nursing for the elderly)
Wound care, splints and plasters
Blood and urine tests
Medical prescription
Major medical assessments
Breast examination
Testicular examination
Eye and ear examinations (Foreign body in the eye or ear) Ear syringing
Sexually transmitted disease checks
Counselling and advice
Chronic Disease management
Surgical
Suturing lacerations
Excision of abscess
Excision of skin lesions
Cryotherapy
Removal of cysts
Removal of ingrown toenail
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Prenatal care
Postnatal care
Undertaking Cervical screening
Family planning
Local anesthetics techniques
Finger and toe blocks
Emergency
Mental Health
Treatment of depression, anxiety etc
Drug and alcohol abuse, diagnosis treatment and referral