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Employment data collected from Physicians and Surgeons.

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

Sample of reported job titles: General Surgeon, Surgeon, Physician, Medical Doctor (MD), Plastic Surgeon, Vascular Surgeon, Hand Surgeon, Orthopedic Surgeon, Orthopaedic Surgeon, Cardiovascular Surgeon

Tasks

• Analyze patient's medical history, medication allergies, physical condition, and examination results to verify operation's necessity and to determine best procedure.
• Operate on patients to correct deformities, repair injuries, prevent and treat diseases, or improve or restore patients' functions.
• Follow established surgical techniques during the operation.
• Prescribe preoperative and postoperative treatments and procedures, such as sedatives, diets, antibiotics, and preparation and treatment of the patient's operative area.
• Examine patient to obtain information on medical condition and surgical risk.
• Diagnose bodily disorders and orthopedic conditions and provide treatments, such as medicines and surgeries, in clinics, hospital wards, and operating rooms.
• 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.

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