Dr Purnima Lather Verified

General Physician is a doctor who mainly deals with adult patients, diagnosing and treating common medical conditions and managing chronic diseases. 🩺 Main roles of a General Physician Patient consultation Take detailed history Check symptoms and medical history Perform general physical examination Measure BP, pulse, temperature, SpO₂, etc. Diagnosis Identify the likely cause of symptoms. Order and interpret investigations such as: CBC LFT/KFT Blood sugar/HbA1c X-ray/USG/CT when indicated Treatment of common illnesses Fever and infections Cough/cold/respiratory infections Gastritis/acidity Diarrhea/vomiting Headache