I Can Talk to the Internal Organs-Chapter 216 - 183: Focusing on Screening and Education, Supplementing with Treatment (Part 2)

So, Lu Jiu thought, rather than building a Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital that might be dispensable, why not build a comprehensive health checkup TCM hospital that doesn't exist anywhere in the country?

Focus on checkups and education, while treating diseases as a secondary concern, to prevent people from getting sick, or at least decrease the severity, and promise half-price if the treatment is unsuccessful.

"The direction is good, but how can you be so sure AI can handle the physical examinations? What if in a year or two, technology doesn't advance as quickly as you imagine, and AI robots can't achieve what you've envisioned? What then?" Huang Fusheng asked.

Lu Jiu was amused and helpless, "Teacher, that's just the direction for the hospital's development. Besides, if the hospital's revenue isn't good, we might not even afford robots. At this stage, we should still focus on doctors. I believe that under this system, even if this group of principals leaves, other Chinese medicine practitioners will be drawn to us. As long as we can make a name for the hospital in the next year or two, that's enough."

Shen Congwei chuckled, "How do you plan to make a name for it?"

Lu Jiu paused, "By focusing on efficacy. I believe as long as the hospital upholds respecting both doctors and patients and treating everyone sincerely, it's just a matter of time before we build a good reputation."

Shen Congwei nodded in agreement with Lu Jiu about focusing on efficacy, and indeed, if this standard is implemented, many Chinese medicine practitioners would be attracted.

After all, many skilled folk Chinese medicine practitioners can't advance bureaucratically. Since that path is blocked, they try to make money, but if their skills are mediocre and family conditions aren't good, they can only work in some TCM clinics with not-so-great pay.

Lu Jiu's system nearly perfectly accommodates doctors while also imposing some restraints, compelling them to improve their skills since they have to heal to earn their salary, which is a rigid criterion.

Moreover, it avoids the wolf culture of eliminating the weakest, providing ample growth time and a platform for new doctors.

Shen Congwei could almost foresee that if the hospital executed such a system, the internal atmosphere would definitely be quite harmonious.

Because there are no conflicts of interest, how much money one can earn or how much respect from patients comes down to one's own abilities.

It's notably clean.

"Hey, your department division is quite retro," Huang Fusheng flipped forward and immediately noticed Lu Jiu's departmental system, "Pediatric, Gynecology, Andrology, Traumatology, Acupuncture, Bone Setting, Health and Rehabilitation... Huh? Rotational system? Every doctor switches department every two months?"

Lu Jiu explained with a smile, "Although TCM is an integrated approach, those who study medicine have their focuses, so division is necessary. My division isn't based on illnesses but on people and different treatment methods, making it simpler for patients visiting the hospital as they don't have to ask which department to register with."

"As for the rotational system, it's actually a model for doctors to learn from each other once we have enough staff, but currently, it's just a plan and it can't be implemented yet."

Seeing the Health and Rehabilitation department, Shen Congwei couldn't help but laugh, "Your Health and Rehabilitation department is interesting, even holding classes to teach patients health exercises?"

Lu Jiu laughed, "Many people with slight discomfort don't need treatment. Just practicing some exercises and moving around naturally gets them better. This can later be linked with big data checkups, directing patients with mild symptoms to practice in the Health and Rehabilitation department. Also, patients undergoing treatments can cooperate with health exercises for recovery. This department might become the hospital's star department. I'll also have all the doctors learn the Eight Vajra Skills to teach patients in rotation."

Huang Fusheng laughed upon seeing the membership fees behind the Health and Rehabilitation department, "You kid, actually transferred the gym's scheme over, advocating patients to become members of the Health and Rehabilitation department. Clever thinking, haha."

Lu Jiu scratched his head, "Mainly it's to let them fall into a sunk cost, feeling they'd lose out if they don't come, which might motivate a few to persist. Those who really don't want to move, once they feel unwell and come to the hospital, they'll be influenced by the environment."

"I actually hope to change many people's fitness concepts through these things. Some clearly have insufficient qi and blood yet go to the gym for muscle-building, neglecting the nourishment of the Five Viscera, leading to worsening conditions. Teacher, you've probably seen it too. Many office workers online are tired enough, yet after work, they run on treadmills in gyms. Some faint and die due to late rescue, highlighting the misunderstanding between fitness for health and fitness for looks."

"Many can't tell the difference between fitness and health, thinking exercising in gyms is relaxing. However, all exercise depletes qi and blood. Online fitness enthusiasts are almost entirely resting when not exercising, unlike ordinary office workers. But their conveyed health concepts are affecting many, and I want to correct this error."

Huang Fusheng nodded but immediately furrowed his brow, "You've asked for quite a lot, kid. What about supervision? Your systems are good, but they inevitably have loopholes."

Shen Congwei agreed, "Exactly. When the scale is small, many problems won't show. But once it expands and the number of people increases, flaws in the system are unavoidable. Prevention is necessary."

Lu Jiu laughed, "I understand. No system is perfect, and I'm aware of many shortcomings. But as long as the core principle of people-first is upheld, keeping both doctors and patients at the forefront, any deficiency can be corrected."

Upon hearing this, Huang Fusheng and the others pondered over this institutional development for a moment.

Honestly, they didn't expect Lu Jiu to be so well-prepared.

He almost thought out both the existing construction and the future development direction of the hospital, whether it's the grand design or the small details, leaving them unable to pinpoint major faults.

Even though they saw certain impracticalities in his ideas, as long as they're implementable, they'd accompany Lu Jiu in trying, a risk they had psychologically prepared for earlier.

Moreover, what if it succeeds?

"Old Shen, give an evaluation," Huang Fusheng closed the institutional development document Lu Jiu wrote, smilingly looking at Shen Congwei.

"Not bad, though the medical fees, doctors' salaries, etc., these details need recalculating to ensure stable hospital operations, allowing adequate salary growth for doctors, and keeping patient costs from being too high, benefiting all three parties," said Shen Congwei.

"That's what I think too. We need to consult with accountants for this. Besides, the regulatory system needs more detailing to ensure transparency at every stage. If we are to be different from traditional hospitals, let's do it thoroughly," said Huang Fusheng.

"Agreed, let's do it that way. After detailing, we can plan the hospital's specific renovations. We should be able to finish in about two months, right?" Shen Congwei said.

"There's the New Year too, so three months. We should be able to open after the Qingming Festival next year," Huang Fusheng laughed and glanced at Lu Jiu, seeing he wasn't particularly excited, which made him roll his eyes, "You kid, you're about to be the director in three months. Isn't it hard to get excited?"

Lu Jiu scratched his head, "I just feel a bit pressured."

Huang Fusheng laughed, "I don't care, you wrote this, so you have to do it yourself."

"I have high hopes for you. If your hospital succeeds, unexpected rewards might follow."

Lu Jiu was puzzled, "What rewards?"

Huang Fusheng laughed, "Can't say yet, but, in short, do well. I'm looking forward to the day Lu Jiu TCM Hospital becomes famous nationwide. Then, when I go out as your teacher, I'll have face, haha."

Shen Congwei chimed in, "And me as the principal."

Lu Jiu couldn't help but laugh.

Both of you, one is the National Master of Chinese Medicine, the other is the university president and dean in Jinling,

do you really need a small-town TCM like me to bring you glory?

Probably won't have that chance.

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