Specialist Physicians

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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 in this unit group.

Most occupations in this field typically require a bachelor degree or higher qualification, two years hospital-based training, and at least five years specialist study and training.

Registration or licensing is required.

Tasks Include:

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

Occupations:

Specialist Physician (General Medicine)
Cardiologist
Clinical Haematologist
Medical Oncologist
Endocrinologist
Gastroenterologist
Intensive Care Specialist
Neurologist
Paediatrician
Renal Medicine Specialist
Rheumatologist
Thoracic Medicine Specialist
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Specialist Physician (General Medicine)

Investigates and diagnoses internal human disorders and diseases, and administers treatment. Registration or licensing is required.

Cardiologist

Investigates, diagnoses and treats diseases of the human heart. Registration or licensing is required.

Clinical Haematologist

Investigates and diagnoses blood and other genetic disorders by studying cellular composition of blood and blood-producing tissues. Registration or licensing is required.

Medical Oncologist

Alternative Title:

Medical Oncology Physician

Investigates, diagnoses and treats patients with cancer using chemotherapy and biological therapy. Registration or licensing is required.

Endocrinologist

Investigates, diagnoses and treats disorders of the human glandular and hormonal systems. Registration or licensing is required.

Specialisation:

Diabetologist

Gastroenterologist

Investigates, diagnoses and treats diseases and disorders of the human liver, stomach and associated organs. Registration or licensing is required.

Intensive Care Specialist

Alternative Titles:

Intensive Care Medicine Specialist
Intensivist

Investigates, diagnoses and treats patients in need of intensive and critical care. Registration or licensing is required.

Neurologist

Investigates, diagnoses and treats diseases and injuries of the human brain, spinal cord, nervous system and muscle tissue. Registration or licensing is required.

Paediatrician

Investigates, diagnoses and treats internal diseases and disorders in children from birth up to, and including, adolescence. Registration or licensing is required.

Specialisations:

Neonatologist
Paediatric Thoracic Physician

Renal Medicine Specialist

Alternative Titles:

Nephrologist
Renal Medicine Physician

Investigates, diagnoses and treats disorders of the human kidney. Registration or licensing is required.

Rheumatologist

Investigates, diagnoses and treats diseases, injuries and deficiencies of human joints, muscles and soft tissue. Registration or licensing is required.

Thoracic Medicine Specialist

Alternative Titles:

Respiratory Medicine Physician
Thoracic Medicine Physician

Investigates, diagnoses and treats diseases and disorders of the human respiratory system. Registration or licensing is required.

Specialisations:

Pulmonary Specialist
Respiratory Physician