Responsibilities

Tasks

• Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals
• Help patients develop healthy habits, break old habits and reshape their approach to wellness
• Consult with other medical practitioners to evaluate patients' physical and mental health
• Prescribe and administer medications and treatments
• Inoculate and vaccinate patients to prevent and treat diseases
• Advise patients on health care
• Provide counselling and support to patients and their families on a wide range of health and lifestyle issues
• Provide emergency care

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• College of Family Physicians Certification (CCFP)
• Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Team player
• Values and ethics