Specialist Physicians
Specialist Physicians diagnose and treat internal human disorders and diseases using specialist testing, diagnostic and medical techniques. Medical Registrars training as Specialist Physicians are included here.
What the job involves
Examining patients to determine the nature and extent of problems after referral from General Medical Practitioners and other medical specialists, and undertaking laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures
Analysing test results and other medical information to make diagnoses
Prescribing and administering drugs, and remedial and therapeutic treatment and procedures
Recording medical information and data
Reporting specified contagious and notifiable diseases to government health and immigration authorities
May admit or refer patients to hospitals
May consult other medical specialists