- 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 (ie, 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