Consultant

Diagnose internal injuries and diseases, and prescribe medication or surgery; Order and analyze 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; Take part in research studies involving surgical techniques.