What does GP surgery do?

Answer 1

A GP Surgery is more commanly known as 'Medical Centre' it is where you go and meet your GP [Family Doctor].

The Job Aim For a GP Are As follows:The main aim of a GP is to provide preventive care and health education for all ages. They keep medical notes for all patients and take account of physical, emotional and social factors when diagnosing illness and recommending the required treatment. GP Doctors do not focus on any pacific organ system like most doctors but provide general comprehensive care. GP's perform check-ups and treat patients for minor illnesses and injuries such as the flu, sprained ankles and minor cuts to more chronic illnesses. General practitioners can also order blood tests, X-rays or other screening or testing procedures. They work as part of a team alongside other health care workers to discuss care options for patients and their families and help patients to take responsibility for their own health.

GP's have an absolute great amount of responsibility as everyone who has any sort of problem will firstly go to their GP, due to the reason that they help their patient with any problem whether it being emotional or physical, and from then if need be they may refer you to health professionals (specialists in that field).

Overall, they know how and when to intervene, through treatment, prevention and education, to promote the health of their patients and families.