Investigates and diagnoses internal human disorders and diseases, and administers treatment. Registration or licensing is required.
Tasks & Responsibilities
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
Alternative Titles
• 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
• May admit or refer patients to hospitals
• May consult other medical specialists
Assessment Documents
Document requirements vary by assessing authority.
Check MedBA website for current requirements.
Specialist Physician (General Medicine) (ANZSCO 253311) | Australian Occupation Guide