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2312-27 Psychiatrist
Diagnoses, treats and prevents human mental, emotional and
behavioural disorders.
Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree
or higher qualification, one year’s hospital-based training, and at
least 5 years specialist study and training. Registration or
licensing is required.
Tasks Include:
discusses mental and physical problems with patients to
determine the nature and extent of mental, emotional or
behavioural disorders
studies patients’ medical and mental histories
examines patients to determine general physical condition
orders laboratory tests, imaging, assessment tests and other
diagnostic procedures
examines the results of tests and examinations to determine
the most appropriate forms of treatment
prescribes and administers medication, psychotherapy, or
other treatment and rehabilitation programs, and arranges
admission to hospitals
consults and works with other health professionals
Specialisations:
Adolescent Psychiatrist
Child Psychiatrist
Medical Psychotherapist
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