Question

select the correct answer. dr. martin smith is a general physician. which of these would be his primary responsibility? a. dispensing medication for infectious diseases b. recording the blood pressure, height, and weight of all patients c. analyzing the health care data of the people residing in the city d. diagnosing and treating patients who come to him

Explanation:

• Option A: Dispensing medication is typically the role of a pharmacist, not a general physician.
• Option B: Recording basic patient vitals is usually done by nurses or medical assistants, not the primary responsibility of a physician.
• Option C: Analyzing healthcare data for a city is a role related to public health officials or health researchers, not a general physician's main task.
• Option D: A general physician's primary responsibility is to diagnose and treat patients who visit them, as they are trained to assess, diagnose, and provide treatment plans for various medical conditions.

Answer:

D. Diagnosing and treating patients who come to him