Practicing Medical Skills in a Small Clinic novel Chapter 86

Chapter 86: Chapter 86: Not Easy to Become a Disciple of a Renowned Master

Tang Weilin saw that he refused to take the red packet and looked at Li Jingsheng with more appreciation, but felt slightly uneasy.

Taking money motivates people to act, that’s common knowledge.

Refusing money might mean that Li Jingsheng won’t put forth effort or might work sluggishly, leading to a poor outcome.

"You see, we’ve only just met, we’re neither relatives nor friends, and asking you to help me solve such a big problem without giving a token of appreciation, I feel guilty!"

Tang Weilin certainly wouldn’t foolishly voice his worries directly.

Instead, he used the excuse that asking Li Jingsheng to help for free made him feel uneasy.

"It’s nothing, we help each other, maybe in the future when I’m in trouble, I’m sure you’ll be willing to lend a hand," Li Jingsheng resolutely refused the red packet while suggesting subtly that everyone helps each other. "The patient’s son looks like a very serious person and might not be easily persuaded, how do you plan to reconcile with him?"

Since he planned to be the mediator, he definitely needed to understand the hospital’s attitude and sincerity.

Some families only want a sincere attitude from the hospital, while others want economic compensation.

"Well... how about you first communicate with the family, probe their stance, and then we’ll figure it out together. Is that okay?"

Sure enough, Tang Weilin was just Director Mu’s proxy.

He came with a red packet but had no authority.

Couldn’t make any decisions.

"Sure, I’ll make a call tomorrow to ask."

Li Jingsheng agreed very straightforwardly.

Tang Weilin left a contact number, then gave Li Jingsheng the patient’s and family’s number, and left with many thanks.

That family is probably still at the designated hospital receiving treatment.

If tuberculosis is mild and treated timely, hospitalization usually lasts about ten days for recovery. More serious cases might require over two weeks.

Now, it’s less likely to meet them.

Just have to make a call to communicate tomorrow and see how things go.

...

Early the next day, before Li Jingsheng opened his clinic, staff from disease control arrived.

Because he stayed up late reading last night, they had to call him three times before waking him up.

The disease control staff first praised Li Jingsheng for promptly identifying a suspected infectious disease and reporting it. Then they inquired in detail about the elder who contracted tuberculosis and the family’s condition in the clinic, asking if there was any spitting or risk of transmitting to others.

Li Jingsheng stated that he wore a mask throughout the process.

It was almost closing time, so there weren’t many customers in the clinic, and disinfection measures were promptly taken.

Still, they collected a respiratory secretion sample from him to take back for examination.

Tang Ping happened to arrive for work at that moment and was also required to provide a sample.

It seems the local disease control is very vigilant about infectious diseases.

Not feeling secure, they had staff in protective gear disinfect the entire clinic inside and out with a sprayer.

Li Jingsheng silently prayed that he wouldn’t contract tuberculosis.

Otherwise, his small clinic closing for ten days, the hard-earned booming business would immediately collapse to a freezing point.

Fortunately, he maintained good habits throughout, whether diagnosing patients or selling drugs to customers, paying careful attention to personal protection.

Tang Ping was even more thorough in this aspect than he was.

Healthcare workers must be vigilant against occupational exposure.

Otherwise, a single infection could ruin a lifetime.

For example, occasionally treated AIDS patients in clinical settings, taking blood or performing surgeries require extreme caution.

In hospitals, drawing blood from AIDS patients, the procedure normally isn’t done by inexperienced doctors or nurses.

Nervously waiting until around eleven in the morning, Li Jingsheng received a call from disease control, his specimen tested preliminary negative. But they still advised him to report immediately if he has a cough or fever.

Not long after, Tang Ping also received a notification, the results were similarly negative.

With this, the hearts of the two people settled down.

This incident served as a reminder to them both, when dealing with patients or customers in the future, extra caution is necessary.

The clinic’s business was slightly slower than yesterday, but overall it was still good.

Fewer patients were seen, but wellness and tonic medicines sold well.

Nearing noon around twelve o’clock, seeing only one customer in the clinic, Li Jingsheng stood up and said to Tang Ping, "Sister Tang, I’m going out for a bit and might come back late. I’ve ordered food, it’ll be delivered later, I’ll leave the place to you."

"Alright!"

Tang Ping agreed with a nod.

She knew Li Jingsheng was likely going to Second Hospital to seek mentorship.

Seeing the boss so motivated, she was quite supportive.

...

Due to tight timing, Li Jingsheng indulged himself by flagging down a cab to Second Hospital.

The distance isn’t far, about a ten-minute ride.

Arrived quickly.

He headed straight to the bone setting consultation office in orthopedics.

Easy to locate.

The wall had prominent signs.

He arrived just in time, there were two doctors on duty in the bone setting consultation office, plus one female nurse, totaling three people.

Currently, an eight-year-old child had a dislocated left shoulder.

Undergoing treatment.

Crying in pain, struggling continuously.

This little boy was very chubby, fairly tall, the petite nurse and boy’s mother each held down a leg, barely able to control him.

"Let me hold the leg!"

Li Jingsheng walked over to help.

The nurse glanced at him, assuming he was a helpful family member, nodded in agreement.

The boy’s mother certainly had no objections.

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