Other Specialties

Anaesthesiology

Anaesthesiology is the branch of medicine concerned with general anaesthetics to induce reversible sleep, such as when you have surgery or some medical tests, to prevent pain and discomfort. This enables medical procedures to be done that otherwise would not be possible.

Nuclear Medicine

Nuclear medicine is the specialty concerned with diagnosis and treatment of diseases through the use of radioactive materials. The doses of radioactive materials used are usually small.

Dentistry

Dentistry is the branch of medicine concerned with your teeth and mouth. This specialty involves repair or removal of decayed teeth, straightening and adjustment of teeth, and design, manufacture, and fitting of false teeth and other devices.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Oral and maxillofacial surgery is the specialty concerned with treatment of conditions of your face, mouth and jaw. This includes repair of cleft lip/palate, facial trauma and surgery for cancer.

Dermatology

Dermatology is the branch of medicine concerned with diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases of your skin hair, nails, mouth and genitals. This can also include cosmetic care.

Pathology

Pathology is the specialty concerned with looking at tissues and cells through a microscope to diagnose your illness, and improve our treatment and understanding of diseases.

Geriatric Medicine

Geriatric medicine is the specialty concerned with diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases of old age, and social aspects of illness in older people. This specialty is also called ‘care of the elderly’.

Plastic Surgery

Plastic surgery is the specialty concerned with repair of missing or damaged tissue and skin due to surgery, illness, injury or birth abnormality. This can also include cosmetic surgery.

Haematology

Haematology is the specialty concerned with diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of disorders of your blood and bone marrow. This specialty also supports the blood transfusion service.

Psychiatry

Psychiatry is the specialty concerned with diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mental health conditions. Psychiatrists use communication as therapy, but can also prescribe medicines.

Infectious Diseases

Infectious diseases is the specialty concerned with diagnosing and treating diseases caused by micro-organisms, for example, bacteria or viruses. This specialty is also involved in preventing the spread of infection from one person to another.

Public Health

Public Health is the specialty concerned with preventing disease, promoting health and prolonging life among a specific population.

Internal Medicine

Internal medicine is the specialty concerned with the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of adult diseases by non-surgical techniques. This specialty is also called general medicine, and the doctors in this area of medicine are sometimes known as physicians or internists.

Rheumatology

Rheumatology is the specialty concerned with diagnosing and treating arthritis and rheumatic diseases. These conditions affect the joints, muscles and bones.