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Neurologist
Investigates, diagnoses and treats diseases and injuries of the human brain, spinal cord, nerves and muscles.
Skills assessment authority
Medical Board of Australia (MBA)Occupation lists
MLTSSL · CSOL
Visas for Neurologist
Main tasks
- Assesses, diagnoses and manages patients presenting with neurological issues
- Performs various examination techniques to assess patients presenting with neurological issues
- Requests appropriate laboratory tests, neuroimaging techniques and other diagnostic procedures, and interprets results of tests
- Interprets the results of neuropathology investigations
- Selects and prescribes appropriate medications in the management of neurological diseases
- Liaises and consults with a multidisciplinary team for optimised neurological treatment
- Provides prognoses in untreatable neurological conditions, and provides support to family and patients to manage end-of-life care
Registration & licensing
Registration or licensing is required.
State nomination
8 state(s) nominate Neurologist for the 190 / 491 visa. See the details by state:
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