GP Profile: Family practice
Dr Dasha Fielder didn’t always envision a career in general practice. She initially had a more specific speciality in mind.
‘When I was doing my training I actually was very keen to be an obstetrician and gynaecologist,’ she told Good Practice. ‘When I realised that would require many more years in hospital and might not be good with my family life, I thought that general practice would be a really good choice.’
Regardless of how she came to the decision, Fielder has never regretted moving into general practice.
‘I feel like it is much more suited to me because not only is it allowing me to practice the obstetrics and gynaecology skills, but it also keeps me on top of my game in other areas,’ she said.
‘It is probably the only speciality that allows you to have this much variety on a daily basis.’
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