Profession surgeon

Surgeons treat diseases, injuries, and deformities by invasive methods, such as manual manipulation or by using instruments and appliances.

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Tasks surgeon

• Analyse patient's medical history, medication allergies, physical condition, and test results to verify the necessity of operation's necessity and to select best procedure
• Operate on patients to correct deformities, repair injuries, prevent and treat diseases, or improve or restore patient's' functions
• Follow established surgical techniques during operation
• Prescribe preoperative and postoperative treatments and procedures
• Examine patient to provide information about medical condition and surgical risk
• Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, assistants, specialists, residents and other medical staff
• Provide consultation and surgical assistance to other physicians and surgeons
• Refer patient to medical specialist or other practitioners when necessary
• Examine instruments, equipment, and operating room to ensure sterility
• Keep records of performed operations and attend lessons' learnt meetings

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