The words “doctor” and “humanist” are not synonymous, but are inextricably linked. Medical professions oblige to be humanists, to love people and help them in any, even the most adverse conditions. For people with health problems, the profession of a doctor is uniquely linked to providing assistance, support and understanding.
A bit about the profession
The profession “medical worker” requires a certain courage and dedication from its owner. This is due to the fact that people have confidence in health workers as specialists who know their job well.
That is why, choosing medical professions as a matter of a lifetime, a person is obliged to study even after graduation, because diseases are constantly changing, as is their treatment. Among medical educational institutions there are specialized secondary schools, institutes and academies.
List of Medical Specialties
The list of medical professions includes such specialties as:
- Obstetrician - specialist in the field of gynecology for pregnancy and childbirth, takes birth.
- Anesthesiologist is a specialty related to the study and use of painkillers for severe pain and shock conditions.
- Venereologist is a specialist in infectious diseases of the genitourinary system in men and women.
- A gynecologist is a specialist in diseases of the reproductive system in women.
- A dermatologist studies the diseases of the skin and mucous membranes of a person and treats them.
- A nutritionist is a specialist who helps to solve problems with many diseases by changing the composition and diet.
- A cardiologist stands on the protection of the human cardiovascular system, is engaged in the prevention and treatment of diseases associated with it.
- Speech therapist helps solve problems with speech impairment.
- The nurse is responsible for the patient’s compliance with the doctor’s instructions during treatment in a hospital.
- A neuropathologist is a specialist who studies and treats diseases of the central and peripheral nervous system.
- A nephrologist studies and treats kidney disease.
- Ophthalmologist - specialist in eye diseases.
- An oncologist is engaged in the study, prevention and treatment of tumors in the human body.
- An ENT specialist is involved in the treatment and prevention of diseases of the ear, nose and throat.
- The pediatrician studies and treats childhood diseases.
- The projector (pathologist) makes a "posthumous" diagnosis.
- A proctologist studies and treats diseases of the colon and anus.
- The psychiatrist studies the causes of mental disorders of the person and is engaged in their therapy.
- A resuscitator helps people restore the body's vital functions during serious illnesses, injuries or in the postoperative period.
- Dentist is a specialist in the prevention and treatment of diseases of the oral cavity.
- The therapist is a doctor involved in the prevention and diagnosis of diseases of internal organs, the main vital systems of the body.
- A traumatologist studies and treats the effects of injuries.
- A urologist is a specialist who studies, conducts prophylaxis and treatment, often surgically, of the genitourinary system, diseases of the adrenal glands and reproductive system in men.
- Surgeon - a doctor who treats diseases and injuries surgically.
- An endocrinologist is a doctor who studies and treats endocrine glands.
The listed medical professions (the list is far from complete) are the main profiles in this specialty. In each of them there are narrower specialists responsible for the treatment of specific parts of the human body.
Specialty nurse
Specialized secondary medical education makes it possible to train specialists from the medical staff category. The profession of a nurse falls into this category.
A nurse is a doctor’s assistant or assistant in a medical facility. The main task of the mid-level medical staff is to carry out the treatment prescribed by the doctor for the patient and to care for sick people.
The profession of a nurse is included in the category of nursing staff in a medical institution and has several narrower areas. Although many specialties are included in the concept of "medical profession", the list of mid-level specialists is headed by the head nurse.
Head and Head Nurse
The head of the nursing staff is the head nurse - a specialist with higher medical education (Department of Nursing). The duties of the head nurse include the organization and control of the work of the middle and junior medical staff, as well as increasing their professionalism.
The concept of organization of the workflow includes scheduling the work of downstream medical staff and monitoring its implementation. Her responsibilities also include:
- Monitor the receipt, storage, distribution and recording of dressings and medications, including those containing toxic or narcotic substances.
- To control the performance of duties by middle and junior staff, as well as to improve their skills and professional level.
- Monitor the quality of disinfection of a medical institution, timely change of bed linen and monitor the transportation of patients inside the hospital.
The head nurse is an assistant department head. Her responsibilities include monitoring the work of wards and nurses.
Medium and junior health workers
The category "medical professions with secondary specialized education" includes:
- Charge nurse. It monitors the patient’s state of health and the implementation of the recommendations and prescriptions of the doctor. She also provides patient care and organizes their nutrition.
- Treatment nurse. Carries out the treatment prescribed by the doctor, draws blood from a vein, puts droppers, assists the doctor, draws up lists of necessary medicines.
- Operating sister. This is a medical assistant for surgical operations. Her responsibilities include preparing the operating and surgical instruments and related materials for surgery.
- The district nurse. He is an assistant to the local doctor during the reception of patients in the clinic.
- Clinic nurse. He works with the doctors of this medical institution to receive patients.
- The dietician monitors the organization and quality of medical nutrition prescribed by a nutritionist.
Nurses organize the work of nursing staff: nurses, nurses and hostesses.
Medical checkup
People engaged in labor activities associated with risk or unhealthy work, work with children and many other types of work are required to undergo a medical examination. It can be held once a year or every two years.
There is a list that indicates who should undergo a medical examination. The professions that are included in it are categories of specialties associated with hazardous production or occupational risk, for example, high-altitude work, harmful substances, noise, dust and others.
Also, a mandatory physical examination is carried out by workers in the food industry, teachers and employees of preschool educational institutions, drivers, sailors, medical staff and representatives of other professions.
Choice of profession
Medical professions are in demand in modern society, therefore annually secondary specialized and higher medical institutions graduate new specialists. This is due primarily to the fact that an unhealthy ecology, constant stress, unhealthy diet every year increase the number of people with pathologies or chronic diseases.