Internal medicine refers to prevention, diagnostic, treatment and follow up of cardiovascular diseases, disorders of the respiratory tract, the intestine tract, the kidneys, the haematopoietic system, metabolic system, and immune system, as well as infectious or malignant diseases. Although specialists for most of this affections do exist, a specialist in Internal Medicine well be able to treat the majority of the diseases mentioned above due to his general education. Nevertheless, if necessary, an additional specialist will be consulted.