Surgeon (General)

Surgeons (General) perform surgery to correct diseases and disorders covering a broad range of medical conditions.

Overview

Surgeons (General) perform surgery to correct diseases and disorders covering a broad range of medical conditions.

examines patients to determine the necessity of operations, estimates and explains risks to patients, and selects the best operational procedures
reviews reports on patients' general physical condition, reactions to medications and medical histories
consults with anaesthetists regarding the correct anaesthesia for patients
performs surgical operations
examines instruments, equipment, and surgical set-up to ensure that antiseptic and aseptic methods have been followed
instructs other medical, nursing and associated staff regarding the preparation of patients and instrument and equipment requirements
prescribes post-operative care, and observes and investigates patients' progress
maintains records of operations performed
may specialise in particular types of operations.

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Average salary

Not available

Current vacancies

Future demand

Strong

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You need to be a qualified Medical Practitioner and then complete further training with the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons before you can specialise as a Surgeon (General).
Find a Bachelor of Medicine
Registration with the Medical Board of Australia is required.

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