General practitioner

A general practitioner is usually a patient's first point of contact with healthcare, diagnosing and treating a wide range of conditions, managing chronic illness, and coordinating referrals to specialists. The work spans brief consultations, physical examinations, preventive care, and building long-term relationships with patients of all ages.

GPs pair broad medical knowledge with the judgement to handle ambiguity and decide what needs further investigation. AI can support triage, documentation, and differential diagnosis, but physical examination, continuity of care, and trust keep the core of the role human.