“Can internist perform surgical procedures?”
If there is an emergency, then can an internist perform any surgical procedure to avoid any kind of complications?
5 Answers
InternistInternalMedicine
No, this is not advised.
The simple answer is no. Surgeons should be performing surgeries, especially in an emergency situation when the likelihood of a complication is much higher. An internist may be trained to do simple "bedside" procedures such as an incision and drainage, removal of a small skin lesion, or placement of a central venous catheter. Invasive procedures should be done by someone with appropriate training and board certification. Some older internists in rural areas may have received some procedural training.
Hello and Happy New Year! There are licensing issues that vary state to state. There are good samaritan laws that vary state to state.
Recommend only do what you know and practice usually.
In an emergency you do whatever you must if you feel you are competent
