Specialist Physicians (General Medicine)

Specialist Physicians (General Medicine) investigate and diagnose internal human disorders and diseases, and administer treatment.

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