Consultant Doctor
A consultant doctor is a senior physician who has completed their specialist training and is responsible for leading a team of doctors:
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ResponsibilitiesConsultants are responsible for diagnosing illnesses within their field, and they often lead a team of doctors who are training to work in their specialty. They also have other key roles in the hospital and the wider health service.
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ExpertiseConsultants have a high level of knowledge in their specific discipline, and are able to use specialist medical techniques to investigate, diagnose, and treat diseases.