Ear, Nose and Throat Specialists
Ear, Nose and Throat Specialists perform surgery to correct diseases and disorders of the ear, nose and throat.
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What the job involves
- 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