100: As long as the emergency department can do it, we will never bother other departments!
Chapter 100: If the Emergency Department can do it, we will never trouble other departments!
"Dr. Lin, can I be your dedicated assistant?"
"Although I'm a bit lacking in technical skills, helping you understand patients' medical histories and doing some auxiliary work is no problem."
"Just like these patients now, you can't possibly do everything yourself..."
Fang Xiaoran said, pointing at the long queue of Xiao Wo's friends, who were processing paperwork at the triage desk.
Although Lin Yi had refused her once when she suggested this in the cafeteria last time, Fang Xiaoran had come to realize that to truly learn skills at Central Hospital, she had to be shameless and stick to Lin Yi.
Anything he revealed would be enough for her to benefit for life... "Of course, that's great, as long as it doesn't affect your work."
"I absolutely approve!"
Lin Yi eagerly accepted Fang Xiaoran's request.
The situation was different; last time, he didn't agree to her request to become his apprentice because Lin Yi genuinely didn't have time to teach others.
Moreover, some skills were directly augmented by the system; even if he wanted to teach them, others might not be able to learn them.
Now it was different; Fang Xiaoran hadn't asked to be an apprentice, just an assistant, which meant he wouldn't have to put much effort in but would have someone to order around for free. Why wouldn't Lin Yi be happy about that... When Director Zhong began implementing his plan to shift the focus of the Emergency Department towards gallbladder surgeries, Lin Yi knew he would be incredibly busy.
To maximize efficiency and profit, Lin Yi indeed needed a doctor's assistant to help him with miscellaneous tasks and瑣碎.
Having just arrived at the Emergency Department, he wasn't familiar with other doctors and certainly couldn't order them around. Fang Xiaoran, who he was somewhat familiar with and who was eagerly pursuing him, was naturally the best choice... "Please rest assured, whenever I'm not busy."
"Whatever you need to ask or learn, I will tell you everything I know!"
Lin Yi understood the principle of giving something back to someone who helps him for free.
"Then it's settled, Dr. Lin. What should I do now?"
Fang Xiaoran nodded excitedly, finalizing the matter. She had been waiting for Lin Yi's words, and her persistence had finally paid off.
To show that she would never disappoint Lin Yi, Fang Xiaoran was eager for Lin Yi to give her something to do immediately, to prove that her assistance was absolutely worth it... "Process the relevant procedures for these patients according to their priority, and separate those who can be treated and discharged immediately."
"After the procedures are done, bring them in. We'll strive to complete their treatment as quickly as possible."
Although the treatment items for the patients Xiao Wo brought could only be described as diverse, some procedures, like hemorrhoid removal or double eyelid surgery, were not even within the scope of the Emergency Department's admissions.
However, Lin Yi was extremely short on money right now; buying a new house, purchasing a life monitor for his sister, and other expenses all required substantial financial support.
Following the principle that even a small mosquito has meat, Lin Yi would rather miss nothing than let anything go.
Any procedure he could perform himself, he would never trouble other departments with... As for the bizarre task of suturing a lateral incision wound in the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Lin Yi decisively refused.
As a doctor from the Emergency Department, going to the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department to steal business was simply asking for trouble!
Moreover, compared to the 100 yuan income from suturing, the time it would take could earn him several times more by doing other work in the Emergency Department... "Alright, come call me in the lounge..."
After instructing Fang Xiaoran, Lin Yi became a hands-off manager, strolling back to the Emergency Department with light and happy steps to continue browsing housing listings online.
Although Fang Xiaoran had suitable houses to recommend, Lin Yi still wanted to find some backup options before seeing them... "Have you heard? Our fellow patient Yang Dong, who was admitted to our department, has already had surgery in the Emergency Department."
"Isn't Yang Dong a late-stage gallbladder cancer patient? It's a bit strange that he went to the Emergency Department for surgery instead of the Oncology Department!"
"I know a bit about this. This morning, Yang Dong's ward was so noisy that even the Hospital Director was alarmed."
"A young doctor said that if he had surgery in the Emergency Department, he wouldn't need to have his gallbladder removed and his cancer could still be cured!"
"Is that true? I also received word from my friend in the Emergency Department that the patient's surgery was very successful, and he might even be discharged in a week at the latest!"
"Then what are we waiting for? Let's quickly transfer to the Emergency Department! General Surgery's gallbladder surgery is a complete removal, and I don't want to live the rest of my life without a gallbladder..."
Just as Yang Dong was being rushed to the Emergency Department by Lin Yi, patients in the General Surgery Department wards were gathered in small groups, chatting idly about the major event that had occurred that morning.
Especially two hours later, when well-informed individuals found out that patient Yang Dong had completed his surgery and that it was very successful, the patients in the General Surgery Department wards waiting for gallbladder removal surgery all erupted into a frenzy...
If the Emergency Department could completely cure even a late-stage gallbladder cancer patient, then their ordinary cholecystitis or gallstones would be a piece of cake for the Emergency Department.
Comparatively, the risk of surgery in the Emergency Department was many times safer than in the General Surgery Department.
What attracted everyone most was that the surgical plan used by the Emergency Department was completely different from the General Surgery Department's complete removal.
While thoroughly treating the patient's injury and illness, it could also preserve their gallbladder.
This immense temptation was something no gallbladder patient could refuse.
Even ordinary people with a little medical knowledge understood that there was a world of difference in future quality of life between having a gallbladder and not having one... "Director Qiu, I'd like to ask you something."
"Does my upcoming surgical plan absolutely require the complete removal of my gallbladder?"
"Can you help me keep it? After all, I have a long life ahead of me!"
When Director Qiu returned from the Emergency Department with a dark expression and arrived at the patient's ward to confirm the final surgery with the patient, a middle-aged man in his forties cautiously expressed his thoughts.
"Keep the gallbladder?" Director Qiu was stunned, looking at the patient in confusion.
This patient had never made such a request before.
"I've told you very clearly, your gallbladder is already full of gallstones."
"Using minimally invasive surgery to directly remove the gallbladder is the most economical and appropriate treatment plan."
Seeing that the patient still looked a bit hesitant, Director Qiu continued to reassure him.
"Don't worry, I've done this kind of surgery at least eight hundred, if not a thousand, times."
"The surgical technique is very mature, and the post-operative impact on the patient is minimal."
"Aside from not being able to eat animal liver and some greasy foods, it will have almost no impact on your life."
"And no matter which Hospital you go to, there is only one surgical option: gallbladder removal."
These gallbladder surgeries were the General Surgery Department's biggest source of performance and bonuses.
Furthermore, Qiu Lixin was confident in performing the most perfect gallbladder removal surgery for patients.
In fact, in this field, throughout Long Province, if he claimed to be second, no doctor would dare claim to be first... "I can't even eat animal liver?" Patient Wang Gang's face became even more conflicted.
"My greatest hobby in this life is being able to eat a meal of offal every day."
Looking at Director Qiu, Wang Gang's eyes on the Hospital bed grew more resolute.
"Director Qiu, just tell me if you can save my gallbladder."
"If your technique isn't good enough, just transfer me to the Emergency Department!"
"Transfer to the Emergency Department?" Upon hearing a gallbladder patient actively request a transfer to the Emergency Department, Director Qiu's voice cracked.
"Don't even think about it!"
Qiu Lixin sternly refused the patient's request; he would never stumble over the same stone a second time...