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What personal qualities and skills are most important for an anesthesiologist to have?
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anahu’s Answer
An anesthesiologist must combine a range of personal qualities and professional skills to ensure the highest level of patient care. Attention to detail, calmness under pressure, empathy, and ethical integrity are crucial personal traits. Professionally, they need a robust medical knowledge base, technical proficiency, critical thinking, effective communication, teamwork, time management, physical stamina, and a commitment to continuous learning. These qualities and skills enable anesthesiologists to navigate the complexities of their role and provide safe and effective anesthesia care.
Norman S. Stahl, PhD
Retired from Higher Ed in 2014 / Retired from USMC in 1988
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Norman S.’s Answer
Check out this cool website! It's got a handy list of all the skills and abilities you'd need to become a top-notch anesthesiologist:
https://www.careeronestop.org/Toolkit/Careers/Occupations/occupation-profile.aspx?keyword=Anesthesiologists&location=United%20States&onetcode=29-1211.00
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https://www.careeronestop.org/Toolkit/Careers/Occupations/occupation-profile.aspx?keyword=Anesthesiologists&location=United%20States&onetcode=29-1211.00
And guess what? www.careeronestop.org isn't just about anesthesiologists. It's a treasure trove of info on a whole bunch of different careers. So go ahead, explore, and enjoy!
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Stan’s Answer
Honestly, being quick and efficient is the best skill. They are there before a procedure, when the patient is alert and stressed. Explain the process and make it as painless as possible