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Physician / Medical Doctor (MD)
Outpatient Practice

Physicians in outpatient practice

Who they are, what they do and which devices they use: a research-based profile for recruiting this target group for MedTech and pharma projects.

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DE, AT, CH, US
Evidence records
68
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226
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Overview

General practitioners care for people of all ages in their practice for acute and chronic health problems and in prevention. They are the first point of contact, assess the urgency of complaints and decide on referrals to specialists or hospitals. They follow chronically ill patients over time with follow-up and laboratory checks. Diagnostics in the practice include ECG, ambulatory blood pressure monitoring, lung function testing, pulse oximetry, abdominal ultrasound and point-of-care laboratory testing. Outside the practice they make home visits and care for seriously ill patients at home or in nursing homes, and they also lead the practice team and document treatment.

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Profession by country

Germany
Arzt/Ärztin (Humanmedizin)
 
Austria
Arzt/Ärztin
 
Switzerland
Arzt/Ärztin
 

Fields of use and typical tasks

Specializations

Neurology practice
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Neurology practice: field of use of the target group Physicians in outpatient practice, 6 evidence records from DE, AT, CH, US.

Devices
EMG / nerve conduction system, Electroencephalography (EEG) system, Ultrasound system
Evidence from
DE, AT, CH, US
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Paediatric practice
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Paediatric practice: field of use of the target group Physicians in outpatient practice, 5 evidence records from DE, AT, CH, US.

Devices
Ultrasound system, Audiometer, Resting 12-lead ECG machine
Evidence from
DE, AT, CH, US
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Gastroenterology practice
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Gastroenterology practice: field of use of the target group Physicians in outpatient practice, 6 evidence records from DE, AT, CH, US.

Devices
Flexible endoscope, Endoscopic accessory instrument (forceps, snare, clip), Capsule endoscopy system
Evidence from
DE, AT, CH, US
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Urology practice
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Urology practice: field of use of the target group Physicians in outpatient practice, 6 evidence records from DE, AT, CH, US.

Devices
Flexible endoscope, Ultrasound system, Urodynamics system
Evidence from
DE, AT, CH, US
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Pulmonology practice
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Pulmonology practice: field of use of the target group Physicians in outpatient practice, 5 evidence records from DE, AT, CH, US.

Devices
Spirometer, Blood gas analyser, Body plethysmograph
Evidence from
DE, AT, CH, US
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Orthopaedic practice
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Orthopaedic practice: field of use of the target group Physicians in outpatient practice, 5 evidence records from DE, AT, CH, US.

Devices
Fixed X-ray system, Joint endoprosthesis, Plaster / cast material
Evidence from
DE, AT, CH, US
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Ophthalmology practice
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Ophthalmology practice: field of use of the target group Physicians in outpatient practice, 5 evidence records from DE, AT, CH, US.

Devices
Optical coherence tomography, Perimeter / visual field analyser, Fundus camera
Evidence from
DE, AT, CH, US
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Gynaecology practice
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Gynaecology practice: field of use of the target group Physicians in outpatient practice, 5 evidence records from DE, AT, CH, US.

Devices
Ultrasound system, Colposcope, Cardiotocograph (CTG)
Evidence from
DE, AT, CH, US
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General practice
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General practice: field of use of the target group Physicians in outpatient practice, 5 evidence records from DE, AT, CH, US.

Devices
Resting 12-lead ECG machine, Point-of-care testing analyser, Spirometer
Evidence from
DE, AT, CH, US
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ENT practice
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ENT practice: field of use of the target group Physicians in outpatient practice, 5 evidence records from DE, AT, CH, US.

Devices
Rigid endoscope, Audiometer, Flexible endoscope
Evidence from
DE, AT, CH, US
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Diabetology practice
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Diabetology practice: field of use of the target group Physicians in outpatient practice, 5 evidence records from DE, AT, CH, US.

Devices
Insulin pump, Continuous glucose monitoring system (CGM), Ultrasound system
Evidence from
DE, AT, CH, US
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Dermatology practice
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Dermatology practice: field of use of the target group Physicians in outpatient practice, 5 evidence records from DE, AT, CH, US.

Devices
Surgical laser, Dermatoscope, UV phototherapy unit (dermatology)
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DE, AT, CH, US
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Cardiology practice
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Cardiology practice: field of use of the target group Physicians in outpatient practice, 5 evidence records from DE, AT, CH, US.

Devices
Exercise stress test system, Echocardiography system, Holter ECG recorder
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DE, AT, CH, US
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Devices and systems they use

Who they work with

  • Medical assistants (MFA)
  • Specialists in other fields
  • Nurses of home care services
  • Specialised outpatient palliative care teams
  • Hospice staff

Frequently asked questions

Which devices are used in a GP practice?

The curriculum lists ECG and Holter ECG, ambulatory blood pressure monitoring, lung function testing, pulse oximetry, abdominal ultrasound and point-of-care laboratory testing.

Do GPs also work outside the practice?

Yes, home visits and palliative care at home or in nursing homes are part of their work.

How do GPs handle unclear complaints?

They assess urgency, watch for warning signs and rule out dangerous courses, often by watchful waiting rather than immediate diagnosis.

Who is responsible for running the practice?

The curriculum includes practice management, billing and leading the practice team among GP competencies.

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