Specialist physicians (NOC 3111)

Specialist physicians include people who specialize in clinical medicine laboratory medicine and surgery. Residents in training to become specialist physicians are included in this group.

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Specialists in clinical medicine:

• diagnose and treat diseases and physiological or psychiatric disorders
• order laboratory tests, X-rays and other diagnostic procedures
• prescribe medication and treatment
• refer patients for surgery
• act as consultants to other physicians
• may do medical research

Specialists in laboratory medicine:

• study the nature, cause and development of diseases in humans and the structural and functional changes caused by diseases
• do microscopic and chemical analyses of laboratory samples and specimens
• supervise laboratory activities
• act as consultants to other physicians

Specialists in surgery:

• assess patients' diseases or disorders to determine appropriate surgical procedures
• perform and supervise surgical procedures to correct physical deficiencies and repair injuries
• act as consultants to other physicians

Key aspects of the work in this occupation:

• Work takes place in various medical environments such as laboratories.
• Workers may be exposed to infectious bacteria and viruses that may cause illness.
• Working with equipment and instruments may cause injuries.
• X-rays and radioactive substances or non-ionizing radiation such as radio frequencies and infrared, ultraviolet or visible light may have negative health effects.