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Any person, especially one not designated by the patient or not licensed to practice surgery, who replaces the patient\u2019s chosen surgeon in performing an operation, without the patient\u2019s consent. Ghosts may include surgical residents or representatives of pharmaceutical or biomedical engineering firms. The use of ghost surgeons is a violation of professional standards and ethics.<\/p>\n

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Any person, especially one not designated by the patient or not licensed to practice surgery, who replaces the patient\u2019s chosen surgeon in performing an operation, without the patient\u2019s consent. Ghosts may include surgical residents or representatives of pharmaceutical or biomedical engineering firms. The use of ghost surgeons is a violation of professional standards and ethics. 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