Médecine Interne

A doctor takes the history, examines the patient, orders tests and starts treatment.

An internist assesses complex adult disease and sets a diagnostic and treatment plan.

Review of the response to treatment and of results, with the prescription adjusted.

An independent physician reviews the diagnosis, records and proposed treatment.

Blood pressure checked and medication adjusted, with screening for organ damage.

Blood sugar reviewed and medication adjusted, with screening for complications.

The insulin regimen is started and adjusted, with injection technique taught.

Feet checked for sensation, pulses and ulcers — wounds cleaned and dressed.

Eyes checked for diabetes-related damage, with referral when changes are found.

Structured teaching on diet, activity, medication and recognising high and low sugar.

Symptom control reviewed, inhaler technique checked and preventer treatment adjusted.

Breathlessness assessed and bronchodilators adjusted to reduce flare-ups.

Kidney function tracked, with blood pressure and diet managed to slow decline.

Fluid overload, weight and symptoms reviewed, with heart medication adjusted.

Regular penicillin injections and valve monitoring to prevent further heart damage.

Seizure frequency reviewed and anti-epileptic medication adjusted.

Thyroid hormone testing and treatment for an underactive or overactive gland.

Cholesterol measured and treated to lower the risk of heart attack and stroke.

Acute joint attacks treated and uric acid lowered to prevent recurrence.

Joint pain and stiffness assessed and treated to preserve movement.

Weight, waist, sugar and lipids assessed, with a structured diet and activity plan.

Clotting measured and the warfarin dose adjusted to prevent clots without bleeding.

The cause of low haemoglobin is identified and treated.

Regular review with folic acid, infection prevention and early treatment of crises.

Acid-related symptoms treated, including eradication of Helicobacter pylori.

A finger-prick test detecting malaria parasite antigen within minutes.

Blood examined under the microscope to confirm the species and parasite density.

Confirmed malaria treated with a three-day course of combination therapy.

Injectable artesunate and supportive care, with admission or referral.

Cough, weight loss and contact history assessed, and sputum sent for testing.

Sputum tested to confirm tuberculosis and detect rifampicin resistance.

Monthly review, directly observed treatment and sputum checks until cure.

A confidential rapid test with counselling before and after, and a same-day result.

HIV treatment started, with baseline tests and adherence counselling.

Routine review, medicine refill and viral load testing to confirm suppression.

Daily medicine prescribed to people at substantial risk, to prevent HIV infection.

An urgent 28-day course started within 72 hours of a risky exposure.

A blood test, then vaccination, monitoring or antiviral treatment as required.

Hepatitis C detected by blood test and cured with direct-acting antiviral tablets.

Prolonged fever investigated and treated with appropriate antibiotics and fluids.

Fever linked to unpasteurised milk or livestock, confirmed and treated.

Chest infection confirmed and treated with antibiotics, oxygen and admission when severe.

Urine tested and infection treated to prevent the kidneys becoming involved.

Stool examined for worms and protozoa, then treated with antiparasitic medicine.

Urine or stool tested after lake exposure, and treated with praziquantel.

Genital symptoms treated by syndrome, with partner notification and counselling.

Electrodes record the heart rhythm to detect strain, arrhythmia or infarction.

Breathing into a machine measures lung volumes to diagnose and grade lung disease.

Bronchodilator medicine given as a fine mist through a mask to relieve wheezing.

Fluids or medicines delivered into a vein under nursing supervision.

Prescribed medicine given by injection into muscle or under the skin.

Cross-matched blood given through a drip, with close monitoring for reactions.

The wound is cleaned, dead tissue removed and a sterile dressing applied.

A soft tube passed into the bladder to drain urine that cannot be passed.

A thin tube passed through the nose into the stomach for feeding or drainage.

A needle drains fluid from around the lung to relieve breathlessness and allow testing.

A needle drains fluid from the abdomen to relieve swelling and identify its cause.

A needle in the lower back samples spinal fluid to diagnose meningitis.

Fluid removed from a swollen joint for testing, and medicine injected for pain.

A cut is cleaned under local anaesthetic and closed with stitches.

A collection of pus is opened under local anaesthetic, drained and packed.

Oxygen given by nasal prongs or mask to correct a low blood oxygen level.

A full examination with blood, urine and cardiovascular testing to detect disease early.

An extended check-up with imaging, ECG and cancer screening, reported in one visit.

Examination and tests certifying fitness for a specific job.

Destination-specific advice with malaria prophylaxis and required vaccines.

A single injection giving long-lasting protection, recorded on the international certificate.

Tetanus, hepatitis B, influenza and other vaccines given according to age and risk.

Vision, hearing and general fitness assessed and certified for a driving licence.

Examination and tests completed on an insurer's form for a policy application.

A personalised eating plan built around the condition, budget and local foods.

A realistic exercise and weight plan agreed with the patient and reviewed over time.

Structured support and medication to help the patient stop smoking and stay stopped.

Use assessed, with brief intervention and referral to specialist services.

Low mood, anxiety and stress assessed, with counselling or psychiatric referral.