Is being an emergency medicine doctor a good fit for you?
Makes fast decisions to save lives and prevent further harm in emergencies. Assesses, treats and stabilises people who arrive in urgent need.
What the work involves
- Checks patients' vital signs and lab results to decide what emergency action is needed and who goes first.
- Revives patients in emergencies.
- Does emergency procedures such as opening an airway, inserting breathing tubes and chest surgery.
- Chooses, requests, performs or reads tests such as blood tests, heart traces, ultrasounds and x-rays.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be curious and helping. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
How much training it needs
Degree required. Usually a degree, sometimes more study after. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
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