I think I have an answer Sender: dr_jan

Dear Dr.

I think I have an answer to this..

Well if I am interpreting it correctly...you are talking about ASCO CODE: 2311-11 which says Medical Pracbreastioner- General Medical Pracbreastioner...

Well I was also off the notion that, General Medical Pracbreastioner meant persons who have done FRACGP...But then I read this...Have a look at it and please do tell me that whether my interpretation is correct or not..

These are from the website of Australian Bureau of Statistics where they explain each and every ASCO code.. www.abs.gov.au..

Sorry, couldn't post the link as it was not getting pasted to posting the necessary details.

----------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- UNIT GROUP 2311 GENERALIST MEDICAL PRACbreastIONERS

GENERALIST MEDICAL PRACbreastIONERS diagnose and treat physical and mental illnesses, disorders and injuries, recommend preventive action and refer patients to specialist medical pracbreastioners.

Skill Level:

The entry requirement for this unit group is a bachelor degree or higher qualification and one years hospital-based training.

Tasks Include:

diagnostic procedures * prescribing and administering drugs and other remedial treatments * inoculating patients against communicable diseases * advising on diet, exercise and other habits which aid prevention or treatment of disease and disorders * providing pre-natal and post-natal care * referring patients to, and exchanging medical information with, specialists * reporting births, rests and notifiable diseases to government authorities

Occupations:

This section contains the following subsection : 2311-11 General Medical Pracbreastioner 2311-81 Medical Pracbreastioner in Training ----------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- 2311-11 General Medical Pracbreastioner

Diagnoses, treats and prevents human physical and mental disorders and injuries.

Skill Level:

The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification and one years hospital-based training. Registration or licensing is required.

Tasks Include:

* conducts examinations and questions patients to determine the nature of disorders or illnesses and records patient's medical information images and procedures and analyses findings * provides overall care for patients and prescribes and administers treatments, medications and other remedial measures * inoculates patients to prevent communicable diseases * advises patients on diet, exercise, hygiene and other health matters * provides pre and post-natal care * reports births, rests and notifiable diseases to government authorities * refers patients to medical specialists and exchanges relevant medical details * arranges the admission of patients to hospital * may deliver babies or perform minor surgical procedures ----------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- 2311-81: Medical Pracbreastioner in Training -Intern -Resident Medical Officer

Undertakes diagnosis, treatment and prevention of human physical and mental disorders and injuries, under the supervision of specialists or senior general pracbreastioners.

Skill Level:

The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification. Registration or licensing is required.

Tasks Include:

* examines patients to determine nature of illness or injury * consults with other medical pracbreastioners to decide on treatment * prescribes and administers treatment for patients under direction of senior medical pracbreastioners * monitors patients progress and response to treatment * prepares documentation for admitting patients to hospital ------------------------------------------------------------------------ --

If you have any other interpretation of this , please do post it...

Also, will I be elgible to apply under ASCO code 2311:11 after I get unconditional registration..

All advices deeply appreciated..

Cheers...

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