TREATMENT IN THE UK

the hospital specialty concerned with the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of adult patients with urgent medical needs.

focuses on improving the quality of life of people of all ages who have hearing and balance disorders. This is achieved through the investigation, diagnosis and management of disorders such as hearing loss, tinnitus, hyperacusis, (sound sensitivity / noise sensitivity), dizziness and vertigo.

is one of the largest medical specialties and focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the heart and circulatory system.

involves the study, counselling and treatment of individuals and families with heritable disorders and disease predisposition.

investigate and diagnose disorders of the nervous system including a range of conditions affecting the functioning of the muscles (neuromuscular disease).

relates to any type of cancer treatment that is not surgery, including radiotherapy and systemic therapies. Most cancer patients have more than one method of treatment, such as surgery to remove a tumour, followed by radiotherapy and/or systemic therapy.

is the branch of medicine dealing with the skin, hair, nails and some cosmetic problems.

is the branch of medicine to investigate, diagnose and treat disorders of the endocrine system.

Otorhinolaryngology is a surgical subspecialty within medicine that deals with the surgical and medical management of conditions of the head and neck. Doctors who specialize in this area are called otorhinolaryngologists, otolaryngologists, head and neck surgeons, or ENT surgeons or physicians.

is the branch of medicine to treat and prevent gastrointestinal (stomach and intestines) and hepatological (liver, gallbladder, biliary tree and pancreas) diseases.

is the diagnosis of eye disorders and the treatment of eye disease and multi-system disease involving the eye, orbit and visual pathways with mainly pharmacological approaches.

is the medical specialty that covers pregnancy, childbirth and the health of the female reproductive system.

is the branch of medicine that involves the medical care of infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.

is the branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the bones, joints, and muscles.

is a medical field concerned with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mental health conditions

In renal medicine diagnose and treat diseases of the kidneys.This could include inherited conditions like polycystic kidney disease (where cysts grow in both kidneys), auto-immune disorders (where the body attacks its own tissues) and kidney tumours.

diagnose and treat conditions affecting the respiratory system, which includes the nose, throat, larynx, windpipe, lungs and the diaphragm.

is a branch of medicine devoted to the diagnosis and management of disorders whose common feature is inflammation in the bones, muscles, joints, and internal organ

is a medical specialty that uses manual and instrumental techniques to diagnose or treat pathological conditions, to alter bodily functions, to reconstruct or improve aesthetics and appearance, or to remove unwanted tissues or foreign bodies.

also known as genitourinary surgery, is the branch of medicine that focuses on surgical and medical diseases of the urinary system and the reproductive organs. Organs under the domain of urology include the kidneys, adrenal glands, ureters, urinary bladder, urethra, and the male reproductive organs.