Surgeon's assistant
Surgeon's Assistant
A Surgeon's Assistant (pronounced: sur-juhn's uh-sis-tuhnt) is a highly trained healthcare professional who assists surgeons in the performance of surgical procedures.
Etymology
The term "Surgeon's Assistant" is derived from the Latin word "chirurgus" meaning "hand-worker" and the English word "assistant" meaning "helper".
Role and Responsibilities
A Surgeon's Assistant is responsible for a variety of tasks before, during, and after surgical procedures. These tasks may include patient preparation, surgical assistance, and post-operative care. They work under the direct supervision of the Surgeon and are an integral part of the surgical team.
Education and Training
To become a Surgeon's Assistant, one must complete a specialized educational program, typically a Master's degree, in a field related to health sciences. This is followed by a period of clinical training in a hospital setting.
Related Terms
- Surgeon: A medical doctor who performs surgical procedures.
- Surgical Procedure: An operation performed in order to repair damage or arrest disease in a living body.
- Healthcare Professional: An individual who provides preventive, curative, promotional, or rehabilitative health care services in a systematic way to people, families, or communities.
- Clinical Training: Practical training in a healthcare setting that forms part of a healthcare professional's education.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Surgeon's assistant
- Wikipedia's article - Surgeon's assistant
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