Endocrinologist

Description

Investigates, diagnoses and treats disorders of the human glandular and hormonal systems.

Description

Investigate, diagnose and treat complex medical conditions chiefly concerning internal human disorders and diseases using specialist testing, diagnostic and medical techniques, and provide medical input into managing public health issues and infectious disease outbreaks and control measures.

Tasks include

• Consults and conducts assessments on patients' endocrine health
• Requests laboratory tests, imaging and other diagnostic procedures, and interprets findings to assist diagnosis of glandular and hormonal conditions
• Advises on nutrition, exercise and other lifestyle habits that promote and improve good health, with the aim to prevent and treat diseases and conditions
• Tests for and manages endocrine emergencies
• Assesses, diagnoses and manages hormonal and glandular complications caused by chronic and acute conditions
• Prescribes medication and treatments for glandular and hormonal conditions
• Liaises and consults with a multidisciplinary team for optimised treatment