What is the role of a doctor?

The roles of doctor and nurse used to be worlds apart. Doctors had more knowledge, more experience and more authority than nurses. Only doctors prescribed drugs. Professional dress for doctors and nurses separated them visually. read more

Being a doctor is like being a mechanic except that a mechanic works to fix a machine and a doctor works to fix a person. Because people are far more complicated and valuable than most machines, there is a higher standard demanded of doctors than of mechanics. read more

Role of the Doctor - 2011 Within the health care team, each professional brings a particular combination of training and experience which defines their role and responsibilities. This AMA Positition Statement outlines the core knowledge, skills and unique qualities of medical practice that make medical practitioners a pivotal part of Australia’s health system. read more