Specialist Internal Medicine

Full time na SEHA no UAE

Publicado em February 5, 2025

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Roles and responsibilities

A Specialist Physician in Internal Medicine is a medical doctor who specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of a wide range of adult diseases, particularly those related to internal organs and systems, such as the heart, lungs, kidneys, digestive system, and more. Internal medicine specialists, often called internists , are experts in managing patients with complex or chronic conditions, and they focus on the overall health and long-term well-being of adult patients.
Examining patients, taking medical histories, addressing patients' concerns, and answering patients' questions.
Diagnosing and treating injuries, illnesses, and disorders.
Ordering, performing, and interpreting diagnostic tests and explaining the results to patients.
Counseling patients on diet, hygiene, preventative healthcare, and other lifestyle changes.
Updating patients' charts and information to reflect current findings and treatments.
Recommending and designing treatment plans.
Prescribing medications or therapies.
Explaining medical procedures to patients.
Consulting with other physicians, referring patients to specialists when necessary, and working with other healthcare staff, such as nurses, assistants, and other physicians.
Complying with medical laws (for example, HIPAA).

Qualifications

A medical degree and the successful completion of a residency and internship.
A state license and certification to practice medicine.
Knowledge and experience in diagnosing and treating a wide variety of illnesses.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Good leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Dexterity and detail oriented abilities.
Patience and compassion.
The ability and willingness to stay up to date on advancements, innovations, and developments in the field.

Desired candidate profile

1. Diagnosis and Treatment of Adult Diseases

Internists assess, diagnose, and treat a broad range of medical conditions that affect adults, such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma, heart disease, arthritis, and gastrointestinal issues.
They are skilled in managing both common and complex medical issues, and they work to diagnose conditions that may be difficult to pinpoint, sometimes involving multiple systems in the body.
Internists are often the first point of contact for patients seeking general healthcare, and they act as gatekeepers to more specialized care.

2. Chronic Disease Management

A significant part of internal medicine is the management of chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and chronic respiratory diseases (e.g., COPD).
Internists create personalized treatment plans to help patients control these conditions, minimize symptoms, and prevent complications such as heart attack, stroke, or kidney failure.

3. Preventative Care and Health Promotion

Providing routine health screenings and preventive care, including vaccinations, cancer screenings, and cardiovascular risk assessments.
Offering guidance on lifestyle modifications such as diet, exercise, smoking cessation, and alcohol reduction to promote overall health and prevent diseases.
Managing health risks and educating patients about the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle to prevent chronic illnesses and improve quality of life.

4. Comprehensive Patient Care

Taking a holistic approach to care by considering all aspects of a patient’s health, including medical history, mental health, and lifestyle factors.
Coordinating care for patients who have multiple medical issues, often involving collaboration with other specialists in fields such as cardiology, nephrology, or rheumatology.

5. Acute Illness Management

Treating acute conditions such as infections (e.g., pneumonia, urinary tract infections), severe allergic reactions, and acute pain syndromes.
Offering urgent care and decision-making for conditions that need immediate intervention but may not necessarily require specialized care in an emergency department.

6. Hospital Care and Inpatient Management

Internists often work in hospital settings, where they are responsible for managing hospitalized patients with serious conditions, providing care throughout their stay, and coordinating discharge plans.
They are often involved in intensive care unit (ICU) management, especially when patients have life-threatening conditions requiring close monitoring and medical intervention.

7. Referral and Coordination with Specialists

Referring patients to specialists when necessary, such as cardiologists, endocrinologists, or gastroenterologists, for conditions outside of their expertise.
Coordinating with specialists to provide comprehensive care, ensuring that treatments from multiple healthcare providers align with the patient’s overall health plan.

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