Ngubane LLV Dr, Pinetown

The role of a GP can vary greatly between countries In urban areas of developed countries their roles tend to be narrower and focused on the care of chronic health problems the treatment of acute non-life-threatening diseases the early detection and referral to specialised care of patients with serious diseases and preventative care including health education and immunisation Meanwhile, in rural areas of developed countries or in developing countries a GP may be routinely involved in pre-hospital emergency care, the delivery of babies, community hospital care and performing low-complexity surgical procedures In some healthcare systems GPs work in primary care centers where they play a central role in the healthcare team.