Overview
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.
Day-to-day
- 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.
Considerations
- Irregular hours
- Stressful
To become a Specialist Physician
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Medical practitioners who want to specialise can apply for a fellowship with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians.
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Registration with the Medical Board of Australia is required.
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