Rheumatologists

Rheumatologists investigate, diagnose and treat diseases, injuries and deficiencies of human joints, muscles and soft tissue.

What the job involves

• Examines patients to determine the nature and extent of problems after referral from general medical practitioners and other medical specialists, and undertakes laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures

• Analyses test results and other medical information to make diagnoses

• Prescribes and administers drugs, as well as remedial and therapeutic treatment and procedures

• Records medical information and data

• Reports specified contagious and notifiable diseases to government health and immigration authorities

• May admit or refer patients to hospitals

• May consult other medical specialists