The study of the principles and procedures used in preventing, diagnosing, caring for and treating illness, disease and injury in humans, and the maintenance of general health. The main purpose of this narrow field of education is to develop an understanding of disease processes and mechanisms, the structure and function of the human body and mind, the restoration and maintenance of health, immune defences of the body, pain control, human behaviour and medical ethics. It also involves developing an ability to assess and evaluate clinical observations to arrive at diagnoses and determine appropriate courses of action.
Medical Studies develops skills in:
Anaesthetists provide direct medical care to patients requiring general or local anaesthesia for surgical, diagnostic and other procedures such as prevention of pain and maintenance of body function.
Explore careerGeneral Practitioners and Resident Medical Officers diagnose and treat physical and mental illnesses, disorders and injuries, recommend preventative action and refer patients to specialist Medical Practitioners, other health care workers, and social, welfare and support workers.
Explore careerOther Medical Practitioners include Dermatologist, Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist, Emergency Medicine Specialist, Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Ophthalmologist, Pathologist and Radiation Oncologist occupations.
Explore careerPsychiatrists diagnose, assess, treat and prevent human mental, emotional and behavioural disorders.
Explore careerSpecialist Physicians diagnose and treat internal human disorders and diseases using specialist testing, diagnostic and medical techniques.
Explore careerSurgeons perform surgery to correct deformities, repair injuries, prevent and treat diseases, and improve human functioning and appearance.
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