Department of Internal Medicine, University of Western Australia, Crawly, WA, Australia
Review Article
From diagnosis to treatment: Internal medicine in focus
Author(s): Charlotte Blake*
Internal medicine is a specialized field of medicine focused on the
diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases in adults. Physicians
who specialize in internal medicine, known as internists or internal
medicine doctors, are trained to manage a wide range of medical
conditions affecting various organ systems in the body. They provide
comprehensive, long-term care to patients, serving as primary care
physicians or specialists in hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare
settings. Internal medicine encompasses a broad spectrum of medical
conditions, including chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension,
and heart disease, as well as acute illnesses such as infections,
respiratory problems, and gastrointestinal disorders. Internists are
skilled in conducting thorough medical evaluations, ordering diagnostic
tests, interpreting resul.. View More»
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