This is the British meaning of surgeon, so just general doctor vs. doctor who cuts people up.
A police surgeon is a doctor trained in forensics. They assess injuries after an assault, whether a prisoner needs medical attention, etc. They are often a normal operating doctor who does police work when needed.
Probably “medical examiner” or similar medical doctor that does work for the police to determine things like cause of death and other injuries possibly obtained while dying.
<Summaiya Syed Tariq, a police surgeon at the city’s main government hospital>
Police surgeon???
This is the British meaning of surgeon, so just general doctor vs. doctor who cuts people up.
A police surgeon is a doctor trained in forensics. They assess injuries after an assault, whether a prisoner needs medical attention, etc. They are often a normal operating doctor who does police work when needed.
That sounds similar to what would be called a “medical examiner” in the US.
You mean a police surgeon?
Thank you. The other sub thread explaining this is doing a terrible job.
The US also has ‘surgeon general’, likewise not typically doing any cutting.
Wait, is there a specific term for a doctor who primarily operates in British English?
There’s some differences. For example a surgeon in British English can be called Mr instead of Dr.
It’s a tough job, but someone has to do it.
…and no, I have no clue about what a police surgeon is either.
Probably “medical examiner” or similar medical doctor that does work for the police to determine things like cause of death and other injuries possibly obtained while dying.
I think something was lost in translation.