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Because before there were surgeons the job had been done by barbers, who were not medically trained.
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What is the correct salutation for a doctor?
A GP is called doctorA Specialist is called MisterAnswer A specialist surgeon* is called mister, at least in Britain, Australia and NZ. All other medical specialists are called doctor. This dates back to barber-surgeons in the Royal Navy, who were not officers so their salutation "mister" elevated them above most of the crew and made them "honorary officers".*A specialist surgeon (orthopaedic, thoracic, cardio-vascular etc) in these countries has to be a member of the country's College of Surgeons (i.e Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS), FRACS, FRNZCS).
Why is mister toms wife called Rachel?
Mister Tom's wife is called Rachel because that is her name. The story is called Goodnight Mister Tom and Rachel actually dies after giving birth.
What is the collective noun for a group of veterinary surgeons?
A group of veterinary surgeons is called a College of veterinary surgeons. If you have many groups of veterinary surgeons, they are Colleges.
What is mister tom's dead wife called in good night mister tom?
rachel
Who sang the song Broken wing's?
Mister Mister or a girl called K Lee
What is the name of a mister who rhymes with stooge?
A mister who rhymes with stooge is called rouge.
Stomach surgeons are called what?
gastroenterologists
What are the six bosses in Rayman 1 called?
1. Moskito 2. Mister Sax 3. Mister Stone 4. Space Mama 5. Mister Skop 6. Mister Dark
What is a nurse that works with surgeons called?
They can be called an OR nurse or circulator.
What is it called when you have a low pitched voice?
Mister
What is a surgeons knife called?
scalpel
Why are some doctors addressed as Mr?
In Britain, when a doctor becomes a surgeon, they become a fellow of the Royal Academy of Surgeons (and use the initials FRCS after their names), and they revert to the title "Mister"
