Practicing Medical Skills in a Small Clinic novel Chapter 64

Chapter 64: Chapter 64: Correcting the Courtyard’s Misdiagnosis, President Tian Calls

"Are you sure there’s really hope to cure my father’s illness? Truth be told, ever since my father was diagnosed with this disease, I’ve asked around at six hospitals, and they all said that hospital treatment might be worth a try, but there’s not much confidence in it. You say there’s more than a 95% chance of a cure—is that the truth, or are you saying it just to get us to spend money here for treatment?"

Such questioning face-to-face is actually quite hurtful.

Some family members especially like to be straightforward, often preferring to address unpleasant issues upfront.

In the eyes of doctors, these kinds of relatives are often challenging to deal with and difficult to get along with.

"I’ve been practicing medicine for so many years, and I never mislead patients into unnecessary treatment. If there’s truly no guarantee, I’ll be frank and tell you. Moreover, this disease isn’t treated by me but rather by a disease control center or an infectious disease hospital."

Li Jingsheng answered every word clearly.

"That’s good. What we fear the most is losing both money and life. As long as my father’s illness can truly be cured, no matter how much money is spent, I’m willing to do it. But if we drain our family funds only for his condition to worsen, or if he’s merely hanging on by a thread, living in constant pain and suffering, then we’d rather not treat him. It would be better to take that money, accompany him on trips, enjoy food and drinks, and walk with him through the last journey of life."

The old man’s son heard Li Jingsheng say this and decided to trust him.

However, from his tone and the look in his eyes, one could sense a hint of danger.

This person’s character might be somewhat obsessive.

If Li Jingsheng deceived them into going to a specified hospital for treatment, draining their wealth, and then the old man’s illness wasn’t cured, this person might resort to some extreme actions.

For instance, committing murder against a doctor.

"The cost of treating this disease shouldn’t be very high, at least far less than exhausting your family’s wealth."

Li Jingsheng provided some reassurance to the patient and his family.

Treating tuberculosis primarily involves anti-tuberculosis medication and injections. If it’s not severe, it can be treated at a disease control center for free. If it’s serious, treatment at a large hospital might cost twenty to thirty thousand, while a less severe case might be close to ten thousand.

The cost mainly depends on the severity of the condition.

If there are complications or other severe symptoms requiring expensive drugs, the treatment costs will certainly be significantly higher.

"How much would it be then?"

The old man’s daughter pressed on.

"Well... the old gentleman’s body is fairly robust. If there are no other severe symptoms, it should be cured for under ten thousand." Based on Li Jingsheng’s understanding, treating a mild case costs around six thousand, but considering potential fluctuations, he estimated higher.

In almost any medical institution, the quoted price for patients is often higher than lower.

If the patient’s willingness to undergo treatment is weak and their family conditions are poor, a preliminary cost might be mentioned.

Actually, after the initial treatment, if there’s improvement, the relatives see hope and even if poor, they’ll find ways to raise funds.

Doctors and nurses don’t do this to swindle money.

They do it to save lives.

Some family members and patients, particularly when very poor, hearing that treatment costs tens of thousands, might just give up.

This situation is particularly regrettable.

Thus, sometimes, medical staff are actually well-intentioned.

"Is it true that it only takes ten thousand to cure it?"

The old man and his two children asked in unison.

Looking at this family of three, Li Jingsheng couldn’t help but chuckle.

"How much would you prefer it to cost for a cure?"

The old man’s son awkwardly laughed, "Ten thousand isn’t much at all."

"Doctor, does it really only cost ten thousand to treat lung cancer?"

The female relative couldn’t help but ask.

"Lung cancer? Who told you your father has lung cancer?"

Li Jingsheng asked with raised eyebrows.

"Isn’t that the case? We went to a big hospital to see authoritative experts, and they said it’s early-stage lung cancer. The treatment fee would be at least fifty thousand, considering post-surgery recurrence, and if radiation therapy and chemotherapy were needed, it could cost upwards of thirty to forty thousand."

This time, the female relative finally revealed the truth.

They not only visited a large hospital, but also were diagnosed with lung cancer.

Li Jingsheng found it unusually funny upon hearing this.

Never imagined there’d be a day he could correct a misdiagnosis from a major hospital.

"My preliminary diagnosis suggests a high probability of pulmonary tuberculosis. If you trust me, it’s best to go to a disease control center or infectious disease hospital for further examination and treatment."

Li Jingsheng explained.

"By the way, you might unfortunately have already been infected. Make sure to wear a mask when interacting with the old gentleman in the future, and also wear masks when contacting your husband and children, to avoid spreading it further to other family members. The main transmission route of pulmonary tuberculosis is through droplets."

Hearing Li Jingsheng’s diagnosis result, the three were extremely shocked.

"No, it’s not lung cancer?"

The old gentleman looked at Li Jingsheng in astonishment, his face full of doubt and disbelief.

In the minds of patients, experts from big hospitals are definitely more trustworthy and authoritative.

A small clinic’s doctor, could they possibly be more capable than the authoritative director in a large institution?

"I’ll reiterate once more, my diagnosis points to a high probability of pulmonary tuberculosis."

Li Jingsheng stated seriously.

After exchanging glances, the old man’s son helped the elderly gentleman up and said to Li Jingsheng, "We’ll go over there to discuss first."

"No problem, I have masks here, please put them on."

Li Jingsheng handed each of them a mask.

Tuberculosis is quite infectious; this is a clinic and it’s imperative to prevent cross-infection with other customers and patients.

"Sister Tang, when you’re done later, disinfect the infusion room and examination room. Also, remember to wear a mask."

"Understood."

Tang Ping agreed, finished her tasks, and went in with disinfectant to clean.

Li Jingsheng sat behind the consultation desk, quietly waiting for the family of three to come up with a decision.

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