What does a hospital doctor do? Typical employers | Qualifications and training | Key skills
Specific responsibilities vary greatly depending on the area of specialism. However, generic duties of the job include:
undertaking patient consultations and physical examinations
organising workloads
performing surgical procedures
providing general pre- and post-operative care
monitoring and administering medication
assessing and planning treatment requirements
liaising daily with staff including other doctors, non-medical management staff and healthcare professionals
writing reports and maintaining records
promoting health education