General Internal Medicine Physicians diagnose and provide nonsurgical treatment for a wide range of diseases and injuries of internal organ systems. Provide care mainly for adults and adolescents, and are based primarily in an outpatient care setting.
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- General Internal Medicine Physicians
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What do they typically do
- Analyze records, reports, test results, or examination information to diagnose medical condition of patient
- Treat disorders such as hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, and problems of the lung, brain, kidney, and gastrointestinal tract
- Collect, record, and maintain patient information such as medical history, reports, and examination results
- Manage and treat common health problems like infections, flu, and pneumonia as well as serious, chronic, and complex illnesses
- Make diagnoses when different illnesses occur together or in situations where the diagnosis may be unclear
- Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients
- Provide and manage long-term, comprehensive medical care for adult patients in an office or hospital
- Prescribe or give medication, therapy, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury
Number of Jobs
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Job Growth +1.4%
Job Openings 7
Education & Training
- Education Most require a graduate degree like a master's, Ph.D., M.D., or law degree.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
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