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Surgeon's Cut
Watch at least one episode of "Surgeon's Cut" (available on Netflix). Answer the following
questions:
SEASON 1, EPISODE 1: SAVING LIFE BEFORE BIRTH
1.What, if any, duties and responsibilities of a physician was shown/portrayed in the video/s.
(name as many as you can)
In the video the doctor was seen carrying out duties such as
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Respecting his fellow physicians
maintaining a cordial and harmonious
relationship with his colleagues
promoting and participate in public health
activities and health education
doing justly
2) How did the physician/s exhibit/perform their duties and responsibilities.
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Order tests and analyze their results.
Create treatment plans.
Provide options and alternatives
Explain side effects treatment options.
Get conscent
Perform medical procedures.
Record medical history.
Identify symptoms and diagnose patients.
Provide advice for improving patient health.
3) Do you think that the physician/s in the video/s addressed the needs of their patients
adequately? How?
Yes. In the episode of saving life before birth, the doctor utilized a Patient-centered
communication that involved focusing on the patient's needs where the patients were actively
participating in their own medical treatment in close cooperation with the doctor himself.
listening to, informing and involving patients in their care was seen in this episode. The care that
was provided was respectful of, and responsive to, individual patient preferences, needs and
values, and ensuring that patient values guide all clinical decisions. It was seen that there was
Thorough explanation and reassurance that the doctor provided to his patients in order to make
targeted plans to resolve the problem. For instance, even in the case of in the case of Daniela and
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Michael who were showing signs of twin-twin transfusion, Daniela and Michael were provided
thorough explanation, communication and were given options and possible outcomes and
complications.
4) Which characteristic of the physician/s featured do you think should be emulated/copied?
Why?
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Empathy
Thorough explanation and reassurance that the doctor provided to his patients
He showed amazing communication skills and leadership qualities
The characteristics of a good decision maker
The utilization of the patient centered communication and care
Being so passionate about the work he does