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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThis is therefore a varied area of surgery, but there are changes afoot, with more sub-specialist areas being created from this general practice. However, at the current time, there are still many general practitioners operating in the UK. It is not only a prowess at surgical procedures that is of great importance but also a desire to ensure patients are at ease. This will also involve aftercare to make sure the results of surgery remain a success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Work activities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The typical work duties of a general surgeon include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Make sure that patients understand the surgical procedure you are about to undertake.<\/li>
- Analyse and maintain patient records.<\/li>
- A general surgeon will work in immensely stressful situations, during which they will need to make quick life changing decisions.<\/li>
- A surgeon will need to maintain an excellent level of physical and mental fitness.<\/li>
- Surgical operations may need to be conducted about three times a week and can last for several hours in some cases.<\/li>
- Dexterity and hand-eye coordination will need to be maintained.<\/li>
- A general surgeon will need to study through out their career in order to advance, but also to learn of any new surgical procedures.<\/li>
- Carry out physical examinations and other tests to diagnose patients and recommend the necessary treatment.<\/li>
- There is the possibility that you will need to be on call for emergencies.<\/li>
- Make sure that communication with other professionals is maintained.<\/li>
- Cleanliness will need to be upheld.<\/li>
- May also need to carry out research and write papers for publication.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Essential skills<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
- Excellent communication skills<\/li>
- Excellent knowledge of science, medicine and physiology.<\/li>
- Able to work as an individual and as part of a medical team consisting of various professionals.<\/li>
- Desire to help people overcome their medical difficulties.<\/li>
- High level of interest in and an aptitude for medicine and surgery.<\/li>
- Ability to lead people during difficult times.<\/li>
- Able to cope with grief and death.<\/li>
- Desire to always keep improving your skills and knowledge.<\/li>
- Good IT skills.<\/li>
- Work to a high standard of professionalism.<\/li>
- Able to pass on your wisdom to other upcoming surgeons.<\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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