Resident Medical Officers
Resident Medical Officers diagnose, treat and prevent human physical and mental disorders and injuries under the supervision of medical specialists or senior general practitioners.
What the job involves
Conducts examinations and questions patients to determine the nature of disorders and illnesses, and records patients' medical information
Orders laboratory tests, x-rays and other diagnostic procedures, and interprets findings to assist in diagnosis
Provides overall care for patients, and prescribes and administers treatments, medications and other remedial measures
Monitors patients' progress and response to treatment
Advises on diet, exercise and other habits which aid prevention and treatment of disease and disorders
Refers patients to, and exchanges medical information with, specialist medical practitioners
Reports births, deaths and notifiable diseases to government authorities
Arranges the admission of patients to hospitals