Other specialist physicians cover other specialist physicians not classified elsewhere. They work primarily in Healthcare and Social Assistance industry. Common duties include:
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assess patients to determine medical condition after a referral from general medical practitioners and other medical specialists by performing laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures
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analyse test results and other medical information to make diagnoses.
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prescribe and administer medicines, drugs and remedial and therapeutic treatment and procedures.
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record medical information and data.
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report specified contagious and notifiable diseases to government health and immigration authorities
Minimum requirements for the role include bachelor’s degree, relevant work experience, and registration.