15 SEPTEMBER 2004

NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE, No. 120

Neurosurgery is the diagnosis and treatment (operative and non-operative) of patients
with disorders of the central, peripheral and autonomic nervous system including their
supportive structures and blood supply. This includes the skull, brain, meninges, spinal
cord, spine, and pituitary gland. It also includes the management of traumatic, neoplastic,
infective, congenital, and degenerative conditions of these structures and surgical pain
management.

Qualification Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS)

Obstetrics and gynaecology is the diagnosis and management of patients in the area of
reproductive health and disease, including but not limited to; women’s health issues,
maternal fetal medicine, gynaecological oncology, reproductive endocrinology and infertility
and urogynaecology, male sexual disorders, post and perinatal issues. It is also involved
with treatment and health provision to patients in relation to contraception, reproductive
health and associated primary sexual health issues, as well as primary and secondary
pathology and physiology of the reproductive system and genital tract area.

Qualification Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians
and Gynaecologists (FRANZCOG)

Occupational medicine is the study and practice of medicine related to the effects of work
on health and health on work. It has clinical, preventive and population-based aspects.
Occupational physicians practise to ensure effective prevention of, and appropriate
management of people with, illness and injury due to work and industry, and the
appropriate rehabilitation of people with facilitation of their return to work.

Qualification Fellowship of the Royal Australasian Faculty of Occupational Medicine,
Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FAFOM) (RACP)

Ophthalmology is the diagnosis and management of patients with abnormal conditions
affecting the eye and its appendages, including prevention of blindness, promotion of eye
health and rehabilitation of those with visual disability.

Qualification Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of
Ophthalmologists (FRANZCO)

Oral and maxillofacial surgery is the diagnosis and treatment (operative and nonoperative) of patients with diseases, injuries and defects of the mouth, jaws and associated
structures. This includes oral and maxillofacial pathology, trauma, dentoalveolar surgery,
facial pain, orthognathic and relevant reconstructive surgery.

Qualification Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons (Oral and
Maxillofacial Surgery) (FRACDS [OMS])

Orthopaedic surgery is the diagnosis and treatment (operative and non operative) of
patients with disorders of the musculoskeletal system (bones, joints, ligaments, tendons
and peripheral nerves) It includes the management of trauma to the musculoskeletal
system and the management of congenital and acquired disorders.

Qualification Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS)

Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery is the diagnosis and treatment (operative and
non operative) of patients with disorders of: the ears, nose, throat and related structures of
the head and neck. This includes cancer of the head and neck (excluding the eye and the
brain), disorders of salivary glands and thyroid gland, disorders of hearing, balance,
swallowing, speech, snoring/ sleep apnoea, and aspects of facial plastic surgery.

Qualification Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS)

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