Examine patients and make diagnoses to determine the need for surgery.
Patients requiring immediate medical attention should be assessed immediately and sent to the appropriate facility (i.e., ICU, etc.).
Review patient medical history and plan the best procedure for treatment.
Evaluate and advise patients on the risk involved with having surgery.
Perform surgical procedures to prevent or correct injury, disease, deformities, and patient function while adhering to regulatory and ethical protocols.
Following established surgical techniques during surgery.
Prescribing preoperative and postoperative treatments and procedures.
Ensuring sterility in the operating room, and all equipment and instruments.
Directing and coordinating activities of hospital staff for proper patient care.
Oversee all treatment prior to and post-surgery, and identify associated risks.
Plan and execute disease/illness prevention and health promotion programs.
Coordinate follow-up meetings with patients and monitor health conditions after surgery or treatment.
Conduct research to develop and test surgical techniques in order to improve procedures and surgery.
Consultant should specify the date and time when the patient has to return for follow-up. The consultant should be responsible and accountable for all the patients admitted under his care.