What do the Speciality Names mean?
Cardiology – Heart and blood vessels Dermatology – Skin, hair and nails Ear, nose and throat – Ear, nose and throat disorders Gastroenterology – Digestive system, including the liver, stomach, intestines and oesophagus General medicine – Non-surgical treatment of diseases of the internal organs, especially in adults General surgery – Surgical treatment of abdominal organs, the thyroid gland and hernia Gynaecology – Organs of the female reproductive system Neurology – Nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord and nerves Ophthalmology – Eye disorders, including injuries, infections, tumours and cataracts Oral-maxillo surgery – Mouth and facial surgery Paediatrics – Diagnosing, treating and preventing diseases in children Rheumatology – Inflammatory diseases of the muscles and joints, including arthritis Trauma & orthopaedics – Musculoskeletal system including bones, joints and supporting muscles Urology – Kidneys, urinary, bladder and male reproductive organs
