Consultant General Surgeon

Responsibilities

● Diagnose internal injuries and diseases, and prescribe medication or surgery;

● Order and analyse tests like X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs;

● Decide whether surgery is warranted, based on the patient’s records, tests, and examinations;

● Perform examinations to confirm that patients are strong enough to undergo surgery, explain the procedures, and discuss the risks involved;

● Determine the type of surgery that is needed, and the nurses, anesthesiologists, specialists, and others who will be required;

● Order antibiotics, special diets, sedatives, and other prescriptions for pre- and post-operative treatment;

● Schedule operations, coordinate the staff, plan the procedures, and order instruments and other supplies;

● Perform operations, in accordance with accepted methods;

● Create and update patient records;

● Consult with and assist other doctors;

● Refer patients to specialists and other professionals