Internal Medicine Scope of Practice
Physicians specialise in diagnosing and treating a wide range of medical conditions*, including but not limited to:
Cardiovascular Diseases
- Hypertension (High blood pressure)
- Congestive heart failure
- Coronary artery disease
- Arrhythmias
- Cardiomyopathy
Respiratory Conditions
- Asthma
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Pulmonary embolism
- Bronchitis
- Pneumonia
- Interstitial lung disease
Endocrine Disorders
- Diabetes mellitus (Type 1 and Type 2)
- Thyroid disorders (Hypo or hyperthyroidism)
- Adrenal gland disorders (e.g. Addison’s disease, Cushing’s syndrome)
- Osteoporosis
Gastrointestinal Disorders
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- Inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s disease, Ulcerative colitis)
- Liver diseases (Hepatitis, Cirrhosis)
Renal Diseases
- Acute kidney injury
- Chronic kidney disease
- Glomerulonephritis
- Nephrotic syndrome
Neurological Disorders
- Stroke
- Epilepsy
- Parkinson’s disease
- Multiple sclerosis
- Neuropathy
Rheumatologic and Autoimmune Diseases
- Gout
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- Ankylosing spondylitis
Infectious Diseases
- HIV/AIDS
- Tuberculosis
- Sepsis
Hematologic Disorders
- Anaemia
- Thrombocytopenia
Metabolic Disorders
- Hyperlipidemia
- Metabolic syndrome
- Obesity
Dermatologic Conditions
- Psoriasis
- Eczema
Allergic Conditions
- Allergic rhinitis
- Food allergies
- Drug allergies
Geriatric Conditions
- Frailty
- Dementia
- Polypharmacy management
Preventive Care and Chronic Disease Management
- Health screenings
- Lifestyle and risk factor modification
- Preoperative risk assessment
*In some cases, these conditions may be required to be co-managed by other specialities (and further referral may then be necessary). This will be discussed with you during your appointment with the doctor.