conducting physical examinations of patients and interviewing them and their families to determine their health status
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Medical Doctors
Medical doctors (physicians) study, diagnose, treat and prevent illness, disease, injury, and other physical and mental impairments in humans through the application of the principles and procedures of modern medicine. They plan, supervise and evaluate the implementation of care and treatment plans by other health care providers, and conduct medical education and research activities.
ordering diagnostic tests and analysing findings
prescribing and administering curative treatments and preventive measures
performing surgery and other clinical procedures
monitoring patients’ progress and response to treatment
advising on health, nutrition and lifestyle behaviours which aid prevention or treatment of disease and disorders
identifying and managing complications before, during and after childbirth
planning, managing and implementing referral plans for patients in need of specialized, long-term or other types of health care services
exchanging medical information with other health professionals to ensure continuing and comprehensive care
reporting births, deaths and notifiable diseases to government authorities
conducting research into human disorders and illnesses and preventive or curative methods.
Included occupations
Occupations in this minor group are classified into the following unit groups:
2211 Generalist Medical Practitioners
2212 Specialist Medical Practitioners