Hospital doctors are specialists who have additional training in their chosen area. For example, an oncologist specialises in cancer and an urologist in disorders of the urinary tract. In some cases, hospital doctors “superspecialise”, concentrating on one particular aspect of a speciality. For example, an endocrinologist (a specialist in diseases affecting the hormone system) may have a particular interest in diabetes mellitus.
Visiting a hospital specialist can seem daunting, but it is worth remembering that his or her aims are the same as your GP’s: to make a diagnosis, which may involve ordering some tests, and to recommend treatment that will cure or relieve your condition while causing the fewest possible side-effects. Be as open as possible; feel free to ask any questions you have and discuss any concerns. In some cases, specialists will prescribe drugs or recommend a treatment and then hand the patient’s care back to the GP; in other cases, they will wish to see the patient on a regular basis to monitor progress and to make changes to the treatment plan as necessary.
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