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Description
Investigates, diagnoses and treats disorders of the human kidney. Registration or licensing is required.
Skill Level 1
Alternative Titles
Nephrologist
Renal Medicine Physician
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Endorsed Correlations to ASCO Occupations
2312-25 Specialist Physician
Group: 2533 Specialist Physicians
Description
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.
Tasks
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
Skill Level
Occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification, two years hospital-based training, and at least five years specialist study and training (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).
Registration or licensing is required.
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