Chapter 534: Domestic medical shortcomings, no mercy
"She wanted to study medicine, but I didn't agree. Now she is working in the manufacturing industry."
"Studying medicine is indeed very hard, and I understand your hard work."
Zhou Can nodded in understanding.
Children of doctors usually seldom pursue this profession. On the contrary, traditional Chinese medicine has been passed down from generation to generation.
From this point we can also see that living in this utilitarian age, most people are only concerned about their future and interests.
If you encourage others to study medicine, you will be struck by lightning.
Although it was just a joke, it gradually became a proverb.
"It's not entirely because of the hard work. No job is truly easy nowadays. my country is not short of doctors now, but did you know that more than 90% of my country's medical equipment is imported. In some areas, it is almost 100% imported. Take the currently extremely popular Da Vinci surgical robot as an example. This kind of robot that can automatically perform precision surgery is still a blank in my country."
"Its original cost was tens of millions of dollars. Even though the price has dropped a lot now, it still costs 20 million yuan per set. If there is a malfunction during use, we have to ask foreign engineers to come and repair it. Parts replacement also relies on imports. I have a feeling that in the future competition in the field of surgery, instruments and equipment will definitely be the highlight."
Dean Zhu told Zhou Can about the real difficulties and shortcomings facing the domestic medical industry.
The backward technology has resulted in many high-tech instruments and equipment being completely dependent on imports.
Even the blade of a scalpel, a high-wear part, can only be imported.
Especially the high-frequency blade head. It is impossible to produce that level of metal in China, and it will break directly under high-frequency vibration.
"Our country still has a long way to go in manufacturing these advanced medical instruments and equipment! Is your daughter working in the field of medical equipment?"
Zhou Can asked.
"Yes, I set a goal for her. I hope that one day, all the scalpels and blades in our country will no longer have to rely on imports. It may seem like a small goal, but it is extremely difficult to achieve. It requires the joint efforts of countless young elites."
Dean Zhu nodded slightly.
From him, we can see his lofty ambition to care about the country and the people, as well as his patriotic enthusiasm.
At this moment, Zhou Can couldn't help but feel a sense of respect for Dean Zhu.
"Xiao Zhou, if we want to improve the medical level of our country, we need talents from all walks of life to work together. The manufacturing field needs talents, and the medical surgery field needs talents even more. You have an excellent talent, and I hope you will cherish it. People can make mistakes, but there are some principled mistakes that must not be made. Do you understand what I mean?"
Dean Zhu looked at him earnestly and gave him earnest instructions.
"I understand. I will not take bribes, embezzle, or violate laws and disciplines. I will take good care of the white armor on my body."
Zhou Can said solemnly.
White armor refers to the doctor's white coat.
It looks like just work clothes, but it carries a sacred responsibility.
"I believe you already have a good financial situation. You will not do such things as corruption and bribery. A person who has nothing to desire will naturally be a noble person. But I heard that many young nurses and female doctors regard you as their prince charming. You must grasp the matter of love well. The upper body of a man is cultivation, and the lower body is instinct. You must stick to your instinct."
After turning a corner, it turned out that what Dean Zhu wanted to criticize him about was this matter.
Young, promising, handsome, rich, and with high emotional intelligence, the most difficult thing for such an outstanding young man is the love barrier, because there is no shortage of young and beautiful women around him , and many of them are particularly outstanding.
"clear."
Zhou Can didn't dare to make any blind promises this time.
Men will only be honest if they are hung on the wall. Sometimes, no one can explain the feelings.
"Okay, let's get down to business! The Provincial People's Hospital has always been the big brother in the province's medical field. In recent years, our hospital has continued to develop, and only then has it barely become as strong as theirs. I am very surprised that you were able to connect with them this time and let the two hospitals communicate with each other."
President Zhu is well aware that the two hospitals can communicate with each other, which is beneficial to both sides.
This is also a major breakthrough in exchanges with foreign academies.
It can even be called a milestone.
The experts at the Provincial People's Hospital have always been very arrogant, and they look down on the doctors at Tuya Hospital. Although they don't say it, everyone can clearly feel the arrogance .
To put it bluntly, although Tuya Hospital has become one of the top tertiary hospitals in the province, people do not recognize your rise.
In terms of seniority and foundation, the Provincial People's Hospital is better than Tuya Hospital.
"Perhaps they have also seen the good development of our hospital recently and gradually began to recognize our status, so they agreed to exchange with each other. I just happened to be there and acted as a matchmaker. You are the one who deserves the most credit. It is because of your wise leadership that Tuya Hospital's business is thriving and its medical level is rising steadily, which has won the respect of the Provincial People's Hospital."
Zhou Can didn't dare to show off in front of the biggest boss in the hospital.
He put all the credit on President Zhu without leaving any trace.
"Haha, your smacking lips are so pleasant to hear. Regarding the exchange of academic and technical knowledge with the Provincial People's Hospital, this is a great thing. I will call a meeting of the main leaders of the hospital and notify you after the results come out. If there is nothing else, just go ahead and do your work!"
I hope Dean has passed this test, and the matter is basically settled.
Convening a meeting of hospital leaders to discuss the matter is just a necessary procedure.
The head of any organization, if he has a bit of common sense, will not have the final say.
The most common practice of the top leader is to first establish authority within the unit, and then hold meetings to vote on any issues. The minority obeys the majority, and no one has a say.
"I also want to tell you about Lu Xiangbei jumping off the building."
Zhou Can's main purpose in coming to see Dean Zhu this time was to plead for those who had changed jobs.
At least we can test Dean Zhu's attitude first to find out whether there is a chance or not.
"I am shocked and sympathetic to Lu Xiangbei's suicide. However, the moment they quit Tuya Hospital, they are no longer employees of the hospital. We have no ability or obligation to manage these matters. Of course, if he has difficulty , it is no problem for me to personally donate 200 yuan."
Dean Zhu is indeed a veteran.
As soon as Zhou Can opened his mouth, he basically guessed what Zhou Can wanted to say.
He directly shut Zhou Can up with words.
"Well...it was definitely wrong for them to change jobs, and they deserved what they are facing now. But their current situation is basically a dead end. If you can help them, it will also show your kindness. Also, the cardiothoracic surgery department and the emergency department have been overwhelmed by patients recently, and there is a serious shortage of staff. If you can give these people another chance, it will actually be of great benefit to the development of our hospital..."
Zhou Can also gritted his teeth and pleaded with Dean Zhu.
Only after passing the test of Dean Zhu will those people have the opportunity to return to work in Tuya.
For Zhou Can, it was just a matter of a few words.
But for those people, it means a way of survival.
"I will seriously consider this matter. When I have an idea, I will discuss it directly with Director Xue. You go and get busy!"
At this point in the conversation, Zhou Can knew it was time to leave.
In many cases, his ability and position were limited, so he could only do his best. He had no say in success or failure.
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Back at the emergency department, as soon as Zhou Can entered the emergency hall, Director Lou waved at him.
"Xiao Zhou, Xiao Zhou!"
"Director Lou, what's the matter?"
"This patient was just brought here by ambulance. He underwent right upper lobectomy at the Third Hospital. He developed serious complications on the day of the surgery. His family strongly requested to be transferred to another hospital, so they sent the ambulance directly to our hospital."
There were five or six family members gathered around the emergency bed, each with a worried look on their face.
In front of these family members, Director Lou was not in a position to say some things.
In fact, as an experienced doctor, you only need to learn a little bit to get a general idea.
This patient is a typical bad patient. In the eyes of medical staff, he is a piece of cake.
Whoever picks it up will be in trouble.
"Another incident at the Third Hospital! Is this the fifth or sixth case this month?"
After listening to this, Zhou Can muttered softly.
His voice was not loud, but just loud enough for the family members to hear.
Sometimes, speaking with ulterior motives is not exclusive to family members.
Zhou Can had long been disgusted by the Third Hospital's actions, so he naturally did not want to miss this opportunity to throw dirty water on it.
Director Lou looked at Zhou Can with some surprise and said nothing.
After hearing this, the family members' faces changed visibly.
In addition to worry, there is more indignation.
Even whispered discussions have begun.
This is exactly the effect Zhou Can wanted to achieve.
He went forward and carefully examined the patient's condition. He saw that the patient was not very old, only about 30 years old, and the soft tissues of his left shoulder, outer side of the upper arm, hip, and outer side of the thigh were severely injured, swollen and black.
It's obvious at first glance that the situation is very serious.
Zhou Can has rich experience in diagnosis and treatment. After examining the patient's physical condition, he felt heavy in his heart.
The patient's condition is very dangerous and it may be difficult to treat him.
"Did the condition of his left shoulder, hip, and thigh occur before or after the surgery?"
Zhou Can asked the family members.
"Before the operation, my son was fine, but he became like this on the night of the operation. My son was crying out in pain, and I went to call the nurses, but they impatiently told me it was normal. Later, my son couldn't stand the pain and had difficulty breathing, so I went to find them again, and they did some tests and treatment for my son. But now two days have passed, and his condition has not only not improved, but has worsened. I heard that a patient in another ward died on the third day after the operation, and I feel very scared."
The patient's mother is in her fifties and judging by her dress, she should be from an ordinary family.
Talking about what happened to her son in the Third Hospital, she seemed very angry.
"Did you contact our hospital before bringing the patient here?"
Zhou Can asked again.
"No. We just heard that the medical skills of Tuya Hospital are very good. We proposed to transfer the patient to another hospital for treatment, but the doctor of the Third Hospital disagreed. He said that the patient's current condition is very bad and it is easy for him to die during the transfer. If we insist on transferring, we will bear the responsibility. But if we don't transfer, the consequences will be more terrible. If we transfer to Tuya Hospital, there is still some hope."
As the family member spoke, he began to wipe away tears.
Patients and their families already suffer from the disease, and now they are at a disadvantage facing a large hospital.
"Have you urinated in the past two days?"
Zhou Can asked as he continued to check on the patient's condition.
"I urinated. I also urinated once when I was transferred here just now."
“Are you urinating a lot?”
Zhou Can asked again.
"That seems to be quite a lot! He urinates about two or three times a day, and the urinal is basically half full."
The family members answered Zhou Can's questions truthfully.
They were not stupid. Seeing that the leader of the emergency department specifically called this young doctor over for diagnosis, it showed that this young doctor's level was not bad.
"You didn't throw away the urinal, did you?"
"No, it's here!"
As he spoke, the family member took out a white urinal from the plastic bag.
Zhou Can looked at its capacity, a large urinal of 1,500 ml.
"The total amount of urine excreted in a day is about half of this urinal, right?"
"Well, that should be about the same."
"Let's go over there and talk!"
Zhou Can said to Director Lou and the family members.
"Doctor, is my son's condition serious? Can it be cured?"
the patient's mother asked.
"I can only tell you that his condition is very serious. Judging from some of his physical symptoms, he has already developed kidney failure and respiratory failure. The specific cause is not clear at the moment and further examination is needed to find out."
After saying that, Zhou Can looked at Director Lou again.
"If we admit this patient, the chances of saving him are very low. Do you think we should send him to a better hospital for treatment?"
This basically means advising the patient to transfer to another hospital.
Director Lou will definitely understand.
"Respiratory failure and renal failure. Our Tuya Hospital is not good at these two areas. I suggest you go to the Provincial People's Hospital immediately. They are much better than us in treating these two diseases. The patient's condition is so serious. You can't delay any longer. Take him there quickly before the ambulance leaves."
Director Lou is more smooth than Zhou Can.
When he heard that Zhou Can wanted to persuade the patient to leave, he immediately spoke up for Zhou Can.
And he speaks completely from the perspective of the interests of the family members and patients.
This level of skill is acquired through countless practices.
"What should we do? We finally managed to get the person here, but now they say they can't cure him!"
The patient's mother collapsed to the ground, covering her face and crying.
Seeing this situation, Zhou Can felt somewhat sorry.
But he knew that he couldn't be soft-hearted in such a situation. Otherwise, the patient would most likely die in Tuya Hospital.
Some postoperative complications can be treated, but some are fatal.
The symptoms of the patient in front of me indicate that the probability of death is extremely high.
"Saving lives is the most important thing. Stop crying. Hurry and take him to the Provincial People's Hospital for emergency treatment. I feel so worried for you guys."
A senior nurse followed and advised the family members.
