Practicing Medical Skills in a Small Clinic-Chapter 43: The Socialite with Indigestion

As an elderly couple, sometimes a glance or a subtle expression is enough to understand each other’s feelings.

What she saw in her husband’s eyes was deep affection and emotion.

There wasn’t the slightest bit of blame for secretly giving the doctor a red envelope.

"Listen to me, a gentleman earns wealth through proper means. At the time I accepted the money, it was to reassure you. Now that the surgery is over, I must return the money to you. Actually, whether patients give a red envelope or not, our clinic treats everyone the same, doing our best to care for every patient."

Li Jingsheng stuffed the money back into the elderly lady’s hands.

She naturally accepted it.

It was clear that the elderly couple’s attitude and views toward this small clinic and Li Jingsheng had elevated to an unprecedented level.

A gentleman uses virtue to carry all things.

It’s easy to believe that everyone enjoys dealing with people of high moral character.

Especially when it comes to healthcare.

Patients entrust their health and even their lives to doctors, and if they’re fortunate enough to meet a doctor with high medical ethics, they can be much more at ease.

"Then... I’ll buy two bags of fruit later to thank you and the nurse."

When the elderly lady gave the red envelope, she must have felt a bit reluctant about the money, but now that Li Jingsheng firmly refused to accept it, it aligned with her wishes.

Yet out of gratitude, she felt she definitely had to give some gift to Li Jingsheng.

Most of the older generation is warm and hospitable, well-versed in social graces.

Because Li Jingsheng helped her husband heal, she felt it was right to express some form of thanks. Otherwise, she’d feel uneasy.

"No need, no need to send any gift. Treating patients is our job, what we ought to do. If you really want to thank us, you can help promote our small clinic after your husband has recovered."

The old lady casually helping out by introducing one or two patients could earn back the cost of ten bags of fruit.

Giving someone a fish is not as good as teaching them how to fish.

What Li Jingsheng’s small clinic currently lacks most is patients.

"Absolutely!"

The elderly lady nodded happily in agreement.

Li Jingsheng helped the old man into the infusion room, then carefully measured his blood pressure, temperature, heart rate, and respiration, recording it before starting to prescribe the infusion.

Though it’s just a small clinic, many medical procedures are strictly carried out according to hospital standards.

This can significantly reduce the risk of medical treatment.

While prescribing, Li Jingsheng considered that the old man had been receiving continued treatment at the community health service station, surely using many anti-inflammatory antibiotics.

Clinically using antibiotics, to minimize the impact of drug resistance, doctors generally switch to other types of antibiotics according to the situation.

If it’s a major illness, multiple antibiotics might be used together, and some antibiotics are quite advanced.

Ordinarily, small clinics, small hospitals, and ordinary wards in large hospitals wouldn’t encounter such drugs.

His current skill level is proficient, comparable to an experienced resident physician in prescription writing.

Clinical medication cannot be too complex, it has to be simple medication and moderately difficult clinical conventional medication.

He really put some thought into prescribing for this old man.

Because there were no medical records or information, he couldn’t determine what medications the old man had used at the health service station.

Thus, he could only try to select less common medications.

He prepared the medicine and asked Tang Ping to give the old man an infusion.

Just then, another customer arrived wanting to buy digestive aids.

The customer was a middle-aged woman, adorned in sparkling jewelry and heavy makeup, appearing to be around forty-seven or eight years old.

She was the epitome of a barrel waist, elephant legs, a pregnant belly, a double chin, and arms tightly filling her sleeves.

She carried a black handbag in her hand.

"Get me two boxes of the best digestive medicine you have here."

’Noblewomen’ truly stand apart.

With just a word, Li Jingsheng was startled.

"May I ask if you’re looking for a digestive tablet?"

Li Jingsheng cautiously asked.

"More or less! I’ve tried many of the usual ones but the effects have been diminishing. Just now, while playing mahjong at the clubhouse, I heard from a friend that your medical skills are excellent and your ethics are good. I came specifically to buy two boxes to try. Pick the best ones for me, with few side effects and good results. Sister doesn’t lack money."

Look how indulgent the lifestyle of ’noblewomen’ is.

Feasting until she’s stuffed, and then suffering from indigestion requiring aids for digestion.

After eating and drinking, she goes off to play mahjong.

This lifestyle is truly enviable.

Even the lady working as a nanny doesn’t dare rest even if she’s got the flu. She’s thinking only about recovering quickly so she can return to work.

Indeed, people can’t be compared to one another.

Li Jingsheng glanced at the lady’s attire and the black handbag she carried.

Clothed entirely in designer labels, her black handbag had an eye-catching LV logo.

It’s curious why women seem so fond of ’donkey bags’ compared to any other handbags.

Anyone with a modicum of wealth seems to believe that not carrying an LV bag can’t adequately showcase their affluence.

Li Jingsheng, simply an impoverished proprietor himself, has limited insights and can’t discern whether this sister’s wardrobe is authentic designer fashion or a replica.

For now, he’ll treat her as a VIP customer. 𝒇𝒓𝒆𝒆𝙬𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝒎

"Can you describe your symptoms? Digestive aids come in various types; I’ll recommend the most effective ones for you."

"Hmmm.... It’s just that every time I eat, my stomach feels overly full and somewhat uncomfortable."

The woman replied.

"Do you have a large appetite?"

"It’s fairly okay. Usually, I have a big bowl of noodles in the morning, and if it’s bread, I can also drink two glasses of milk. At lunch, I eat a bit more, keeping it around two bowls of rice, and for dishes, I tend to favor meat. In the evening, I consume one and a half bowls of rice, with dishes still primarily meat-based."

The affluent lady truly didn’t care about being overweight.

At least this sister showed no intention of dieting.

Her portions were quite large, predominantly meat, no wonder she amassed such ample flesh.

"How long have you had such symptoms?"

"Probably nearing half a year! Just quickly recommend two boxes of the best digestive medicine for me, I’m busy."

The woman glanced outside the door.

Does she have company waiting?

Some people consider clinics, hospitals inauspicious, unwilling to enter unless they’re unwell.

Li Jingsheng didn’t find it surprising.

"As you mentioned, you’ve tried many digestive aids but have found them ineffective. By inquiring a bit more, I will prescribe more accurately, resulting in better effects after consumption. I also must consider your medication safety, so please excuse my wordiness."

Li Jingsheng explained with a friendly smile.

For each customer purchasing medicine, he strives to understand their basic condition as best as possible.

As those buying medicine lack expertise, if medication is consumed wrongly, causing problems, they’d unreservedly blame the clinic.

Pharmacies, hospitals, and clinics, prior to selling medication, have an obligation to ensure patients’ medication safety.

Hospitals, for example, involve registration followed by various checks before doctors prescribe medication according to the situation.

This woman exhibits post-meal bloating for nearly half a year, causing Li Jingsheng, relying on his years of medical experience, to instinctively sense that this is abnormal.

Some major illnesses often start from some inconspicuous symptoms.

"Okay then, ask away! Just hurry; someone’s waiting for me."

She might feel a bit tired standing for too long, the legs somewhat strained.

So she naturally sat down on the chair.

Crunch, crunch!

The iron chair emitted a series of groans.

Li Jingsheng silently prayed, "Chair, oh chair, please hold steady. Heaven forbid the customer falls, it’d be a major hassle."

Considering customer safety, once earning some money, he must hasten to buy two sturdier chairs.

Today’s commotion at the small clinic greatly flourished its business; among the patients receiving diagnosis and buying medication, there inevitably would be some weighing prominently.

"After you eat, which abdominal area do you find most full?"

While asking the question, his skilled Gastroenterology diagnosis was ready. The distribution diagram of human digestive organs appeared vividly in his mind.