Interviewing a surgeon.

Interviewing a surgeon 1
Professional Identity and Stewardship
Students Name
Institutional Affiliation

Interviewing a surgeon 2
A General Surgeon was interviewed as one of the members of a healthcare team. He
mentioned that his job involves performing both elective and emergency surgeries commonly in
the abdominal region. He works closely with other members of the tem both in the operating
room and outside in the surgical clinic. In the operating room he works with a co-surgeon,
anesthesiologist, certified registered nurse anesthetist and the operating room nurse. He is
involved in planning for the surgery in consultation with the other professions to ensure that they
manage a patient’s condition. His role includes, among others, leading the surgical team during
surgery. The whole team is responsible for the success of the surgery. Teamwork is very critical
in the process. He also ascertains the crucial role of leadership he plays in influencing all the
members to work towards a common goal. More importantly noting that the members of the
healthcare team belong to different professions.
He defines professionalism in surgery as upholding the highest levels of commitment to
patient safety and maintaining good relationship with the other people involved in the care.
According the best level of care to the patient is the most is the only satisfaction he can get from
his job (Jorm, 2016). He mentions that being available when the patient need him is a way of
acting upholding his duties and mandate. He also says that according the patient dignity in
service is a way empowering them and making them feel satisfied with the services they receive.
His perception of professionalism also involves the way he deals with other professionals
(Thistlethwaite & Spencer, 2016). He feels that a bad interaction with other professionals may
compromise the level of care. appreciating the role of each member of the team creates a very
strong and cohesive team dedicated to patient safety.
According to his job description and the way he described the style of leadership among
the surgeons, it is evident that they are stewards in their own right. Just like any resource,