Is general practitioner allowed to perform knee & shoulder arthroscopy? in U.S.?!
Question: this question for professionals only please
Answers: this question for professionals only please
Legally, GP's in the US can do just about any medical procedure they want to. In reality, most don't because of 1) common sense, 2)threat of lawsuit if they screw it up, and 3)problem getting hospital privileges outside their area of training.
In spite of this, many still do all sorts of stuff they are not certified by proper training to do, especially when a hospital stay is not required. Big bucks there.
If it were my knee or shoulder I would go to a specialist in those areas.....tricky to do and need to do them often to be good.
A general practitioner will not have surgical privileges at any hospital.
While it is not technically illegal, no hospital will allow it. If some Dr. sets up their own shop and does stuff in their office they can perform whatever surgeries they want. That is not to say they wouldn't get their *** sued off and a good chance they would loose their license.
hi,
a general practitioner is a "primary care physician" and deals with general health problems and has no additional training in the field of orthopedics. the General Practitioner's job is to refer you to the appropriate specialist most qualified for a medical problem. Physicians in specialty areas,such as orthopedics,undergo 2-4 years of additional training in a Fellowship Program most often at teaching universities and pass additional examinations for credential ling. in addition, look for a physician that is Board Certified in his specialty and has met the stringent credentials required for certification. this indicates credibility and experience in his specialty to advise,diagnose and perform a procedure on a patient to ensure a positive outcome for the patient. shop around. not all board certified physicians have the same practice expertise and talent. inquire on the number of arthroscope procedures he has performed, rates of infection and positive,long-term outcomes for the patient. a good diagnostician and honest practitioner will be upfront, provide success rate and if there's a less invasive alternative. also, ask family and friends what orthopedic surgeons they know of or have used and had a positive experience. if you feel the physcian is not a match, you question his replies to your questions as odd or incomplete or feel distrust.......go elsewhere. trust and faith in your physcian is a major factor in your having a positive experience and recovery. ASK QUESTIONS! feel satisfied in the given reply. if the physcian is intimidating or evasive in answering, be more assertive or move on. you must educate yourself and be an informed healrhcare consumer, your own advocate and research to educate yourself. wite down questions you want to ask during your visit. take the list.
this is about you and taking care of yourself. parent yourself and be responsible for your heath.