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Dr Bryan Frost

Auckland NZ,Blockhouse Bay

Summary

Accomplished Proofreader and General Practitioner with a proven track record at Dallas Clinic, enhancing document quality and patient care through meticulous proofreading, editing, and comprehensive health management. Expert in grammar and interpersonal communication, successfully mentored medical staff while achieving a 95-100% accuracy in minor surgeries. Hardworking writing and editing professional proficient in checking and correcting articles, memos, letters, and online postings for accuracy and form. Offering 5 years of experience in this field

Overview

50
50
years of professional experience

Work History

Proofreader-General Practitioner

Self Employed
01.1974 - 10.2023
  • Improved document accuracy by meticulously proofreading and editing various types of content.
  • Checked and corrected grammatical and spelling errors in diverse documents.
  • Maximized document quality by suggesting revisions for awkward phrasing or unclear language.
  • Revised work to identify missed mistakes before completing assigned assignments.
  • Maintained high levels of confidentiality while handling sensitive documents for various clients.
  • Improved document accuracy and clarity, meticulously editing technical manuals for industry compliance.
  • Marked copy to indicate and correct errors in type, arrangement or spelling using standard printers' marks.
  • Performed physical exams on patients, continuously communicating about patient needs and comfort levels.
  • Coordinated closely with specialists regarding complex cases or necessary referrals, ensuring continuity of care for patients.
  • Promoted preventive healthcare measures through regular check-ups, immunization programs, and patient education on healthy lifestyle choices.
  • Kept detailed records of medical conditions and histories to provide best-in-class and individualized care.
  • Mentored medical students and registrars fostering their growth as future healthcare providers.
  • Maintained high standards of confidentiality in handling sensitive patient information according to MCNZ regulations.
  • Completed minor skin surgeries for patients with 95-100%accuracy.
  • Consulted and coordinated patient care with other physicians, pharmacists and specialists.
  • Encouraged healthier living by advising patients about diet, hygiene and methods for prevention of disease.
  • Identified opiate-free pain control methods to reduce usage of overprescribed narcotics.
  • Researched content and grammatical issues to check accuracy of information.
  • Collaborated with writers and editors to improve overall content clarity and readability.
  • Ensured legal compliance in document production, applying thorough knowledge of industry-specific terminology and standards.

Principal General Practioner

Dallas Clinic
01.1974 - 10.2010
  • Performed physical exams on patients, continuously communicating about patient needs and comfort levels.
  • Stayed current on medical advancements through continuous professional development opportunities such as workshops, conferences, and online courses.This included presentations
  • Managed chronic conditions effectively by creating tailored long-term care plans for individual patients.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing comprehensive and empathetic care during consultations.
  • Managed the practice,involving one other GPs and 6 staff, including financial issues
  • Employed(and dismissed) staff as required
  • Organised rosters with colleagues, including after-hours care

Medical Assessor

RNZCGP
1980 - 2005

Overviewed and assessed of intending GPs and immigrant doctors during whole day visits according specific criteria

Discussed issues arising with candidates and made recommendation for improvements in practice management or consultation methods

Reported my assessments

Education

Diploma in Editing(Merit) - Proofreading

Institute of Business Studies
Auckland, NZ
2001

DHA - Health Services Administration

Massey University
Palmerston North
11.1987

FRNZCGP - Medicine

Royal NZ College of General Practitioners
Wellington, NZ
10.1987

M.D. - Medicine

University of Otago
Dunedin, NZ
12.1966

Skills

  • Grammar understanding
  • Proofreading experience
  • Strong Grammar Skills
  • Interpersonal and written communication
  • Editing capabilities
  • Fact-checking abilities
  • Technical writing understanding
  • Clear Communication
  • Excellent Spelling
  • Proofreading
  • Error Correction
  • Organizational Skills

Affiliations

  • Royal Society of NZ
  • Resident Villages Association

Timeline

Proofreader-General Practitioner

Self Employed
01.1974 - 10.2023

Principal General Practioner

Dallas Clinic
01.1974 - 10.2010

Medical Assessor

RNZCGP
1980 - 2005

Diploma in Editing(Merit) - Proofreading

Institute of Business Studies

DHA - Health Services Administration

Massey University

FRNZCGP - Medicine

Royal NZ College of General Practitioners

M.D. - Medicine

University of Otago
Dr Bryan Frost