<ul><li>Respond to patients’ medical problems by referring to their history, carrying out diagnosis, treatment, counseling, and referral, where necessary.</li><li>Order lab tests and interprets the test results.</li><li>Maintain confidentiality and impartiality at all times.</li><li>Collect, record, and maintain sensitive patient information such as examination results, medical history, and reports.</li><li>Perform minor surgeries.</li><li>Explain procedures or prescribed treatments to patients.</li><li>Liaise with medical professionals in the community and hospitals.</li><li>Promote health education in conjunction with other health professionals.</li><li>Meet targets set by the government for specified treatments eg. child immunization.</li><li>Discuss and evaluate new pharmaceutical products with pharmaceutical representatives.</li><li>Keep up-to-date with medical developments, treatment, and medication.</li><li>Teach at hospitals and medical schools, and observe and assess the work of trainee doctors and medical students.</li></ul>

Consultant Internal Medicine