CCC - 2021-04-09
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"Paramedic" - though they mostly work on ambulances and such like. Most ER staff have "Emergency" in the job title which doesn't help you! But he is right - very few surgeons work in an ER, they are specialists who get called in to consult, but the ER has much more "generalist" staff (though very highly trained).
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OriginalGriff wrote:
very few surgeons work in an ER
But not none ;) To be fair, I was struggling a little with that part. But I figured, regardless of accuracy, that "surgeon" would be an easier link to "ER" than perhaps "doctor" or "nurse" or whatever else would have been. Plus I wanted something that went well with "breast". It's not like I had to worry about it being too hard to solve! :laugh:
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They are generally known as Emergency Doctors or Emergency Medical Specialists. It is a distinct medical specialisation - covering stuff like acute diagnostics, resuscitation and trauma type work. An ER Doc will perform minor procedures in the ER department, but wouldn't usually step foot into theatre. They will refer patients in ER to other specialists including surgeons. Actually (thinking it through) - surgeons do do a little work in an ER - they will consult on patients referred to them and may do so in the emergency department. Surgeon works in the clue - it was solved after all and fits better than doctor. Breast Surgeon is becoming a more common sub-specialty of General Surgery as some surgeons are focusing entirely on breast procedures. It's a high volume and growing surgical demand. (Speaking in an NZ context - other places may vary)
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OriginalGriff wrote:
very few surgeons work in an ER
But not none ;) To be fair, I was struggling a little with that part. But I figured, regardless of accuracy, that "surgeon" would be an easier link to "ER" than perhaps "doctor" or "nurse" or whatever else would have been. Plus I wanted something that went well with "breast". It's not like I had to worry about it being too hard to solve! :laugh:
Precisely! What can I say - it worked! :-D
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NeverJustHere wrote:
(Speaking in an NZ context - other places may vary)
No, I think people wanting bigger tits is common it a lot of countries :laugh:
Indeed - but most breast surgery is cancer related rather than cosmetic.
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NeverJustHere wrote:
Technically surgeons work in an operating theatre (OT or OR), not an emergency room.
Perhaps you are thinking of where they usually perform surgery... do you have a suggestion for something that would have been a better fit for who "works" in ER?
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Indeed - but most breast surgery is cancer related rather than cosmetic.
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Why not go for Queen Elizabeth Regina (ER)? That could make
Hold up the Queen's breast to make a good film?
Great movie!
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I can believe that to be true. Although now you have me interested in what the actual stats are. Do you happen to have any references for that? You seem fairly "in the know" with this area.
Unfortunately, I can't disclose the stats I have access to. And they'll be incomplete as cosmetic work is private whereas the cancer work is public in NZ, and I don't have the private data. Breast cancer affects 1 in 9 women over their lifetimes - not all will be treated surgically. Almost 1% of breast cancers are in males, so it's important of blokes to keep a lookout for lumps. It's then also a question of what you count - a cancer pathway might have a biopsy procedure, surgical treatment or two, maybe followed by reconstructive procedures so could be 3 or 4 procedures. Cosmetic is presumably, just the one (bilateral) potentially followed by periodic ... upgrades?
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Unfortunately, I can't disclose the stats I have access to. And they'll be incomplete as cosmetic work is private whereas the cancer work is public in NZ, and I don't have the private data. Breast cancer affects 1 in 9 women over their lifetimes - not all will be treated surgically. Almost 1% of breast cancers are in males, so it's important of blokes to keep a lookout for lumps. It's then also a question of what you count - a cancer pathway might have a biopsy procedure, surgical treatment or two, maybe followed by reconstructive procedures so could be 3 or 4 procedures. Cosmetic is presumably, just the one (bilateral) potentially followed by periodic ... upgrades?
NeverJustHere wrote:
Cosmetic is presumably, just the one (bilateral) potentially followed by periodic ... upgrades?
Pfft... no idea. My brain struggles to comprehend the desire for cosmetic surgery. I mean I could understand the practicalities of breast reduction for those with heavy breasts. But bigger boobs, fuller lips or a face lift - it's beyond me.
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Something about the queen was considered, but the order of words was the issue. I would have needed an anagram indicator of sorts... perhaps it could be argued that "to make" would have provided that aspect.
I think "to make" would have worked, but there are so many anagram indicators that you could have had a blast with it: gingerly, improperly, mischieviously...
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I think "to make" would have worked, but there are so many anagram indicators that you could have had a blast with it: gingerly, improperly, mischieviously...
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Well, it may be another 3 months before I next solve one, so hopefully you will have all forgotten this conversation by then and I can just update this one! :-D
It's the kind of risqué one that I wouldn't hesitate to set, so there's no way I'll forget it!
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OriginalGriff wrote:
very few surgeons work in an ER
But not none ;) To be fair, I was struggling a little with that part. But I figured, regardless of accuracy, that "surgeon" would be an easier link to "ER" than perhaps "doctor" or "nurse" or whatever else would have been. Plus I wanted something that went well with "breast". It's not like I had to worry about it being too hard to solve! :laugh:
