Practicing Medical Skills in a Small Clinic-Chapter 54: Here to Express Their Gratitude
Li Jingsheng was unwilling to accept an interview from the media reporters; she didn’t dare to go against the decisions of her boss.
The female reporter was momentarily stunned after being rejected.
By the time she came back to her senses, Li Jingsheng had already turned and walked away.
There was not even an offer to let her and her colleague, the photographer, have a cup of water.
She often came into contact with various interview subjects, and being rejected was not a rarity. This young clinic owner seemingly didn’t enjoy being in the spotlight and was very resistant to reporters, as if avoiding venomous snakes and scorpions.
"Stingy! After all the effort to write a positive news article for him and his little clinic, which even passed the review and was published, he didn’t even offer to treat us to a meal. At least he could have warmly invited us to sit for a moment and have a cup of water!"
She pouted slightly.
"Brother Qiang, let’s go!"
The female reporter had to abandon her idea of doing an in-depth interview with Li Jingsheng and Sunshine Clinic.
But the more she was rejected, the more interested she became in this small clinic. She will eventually find a way to persuade this young owner to accept her special interview.
The two of them got out of the door and returned to the car.
The photographer pulled a long face and said, "Damn it, what kind of people are they? We did a news report for him, free publicity, and didn’t even get a thank you. They treated us like a plague and gave us the cold shoulder. If it were up to my temper, I would have run two negative stories to show them what’s what."
"Forget it, forget it, if we really did that, they’ll hide even faster the next time they see us. I’ll buy you an ice pop with my own money later to cool you down a bit."
Reporters and photographers often form a team.
Just like doctors and nurses.
The photographer acts as the photographer and bodyguard.
Upon completing a news article task, the reporter gets the largest share, but the photographer also receives part of the credit.
This is generally the treatment afforded to TV station reporters.
Many reporters in small newspapers act as both reporters and photographers themselves.
Additionally, the status of photographers is lower than that of reporters.
The salary is also lower than that of reporters.
"Let’s go to Honghai Company quickly; I guess other newspaper and TV station reporters are already at the scene."
"If not for your sake, I’d have given that kid a hard time."
Brother Qiang was still somewhat indignant.
"That’s right! If one interview doesn’t work out, there are always next time and the time after that! Send me those images you took today; maybe they can be exchanged with Sister Mei at the TV station for good news material!"
She said with a clever smile.
"Wouldn’t that be giving that kid an easy ride again? His attitude toward us was so cold. Why are you helping him get on TV?" Brother Qiang said with displeasure.
"The selection and review of TV station manuscripts are much stricter than ours at the newspaper. It’s hard to say if it will even pass the initial review. Why should we care about his attitude? If we can get a good news piece in exchange, that would be great! Sigh, the editor keeps urging for manuscripts, you know that."
"Alright then, do whatever you think is best! This Li kid is really getting off easy!"
The photographer finally agreed.
The news interview car slowly started, then drove away.
Li Jingsheng had no idea that he nearly faced retribution just now, due to having offended the photographer.
The news that Boss Zhao fainted at the doorstep of Sunshine Clinic and was saved by Li Jingsheng spread rapidly.
Many people praised Li Jingsheng’s noble medical ethics.
Sunshine Clinic’s business was thriving and even better than yesterday.
Li Jingsheng and Tang Ping were busy selling medicine.
Their division of labor was clear; Li Jingsheng primarily sold medicines for treating illnesses or prepared tonics for customers.
Some people needed to buy tonic herbs to steam with chicken or to put some angelica root into mutton soup, these were all personally prepared by Li Jingsheng.
"Doctor, my head hurts badly and I keep having a runny nose, can you check on me?"
"Please come over here, I’ll help you measure your temperature and blood pressure."
Li Jingsheng guided the patient to sit at the consultation table and then took his temperature.
37.2 degrees, low-grade fever.
The heart rate was slightly fast, reaching 92 beats per minute.
If it were a baby, the heart rate usually exceeds 100 beats per minute. But this patient was only twenty-four or twenty-five years old, in his youth, normally having a heart rate of only sixty to seventy beats per minute.
So, although the textbook says that the normal heart rate for adults is 60-100 beats per minute.
In actual treatment, one cannot rigidly apply book knowledge.
This requires the doctor to make a comprehensive judgment based on various aspects of the patient’s condition.
Li Jingsheng found the patient’s breathing a bit heavy.
It seemed that one nostril was blocked.
Headache, low fever, one blocked nostril, and the heart rate being slightly quick; combining these symptoms, isn’t it the most common cold?
He already had a preliminary diagnosis in mind.
However, he didn’t rush to prescribe medicine.
"How did you get sick? For instance, were you caught in the rain, or did you get chilled before falling ill?"
"Last night I felt a bit stuffy, so I slept bare-chested on the bamboo mat with the fan blowing all night. This morning when I got up, I felt a little heavy-headed and light-footed and suspected I might have caught a cold. I just came out to buy medicine and happened to see a crowd in front of your clinic, so I stopped to watch for a while. I consider you a trustworthy doctor, so I came in to buy some medicine from you."
The young man casually praised Li Jingsheng.
"Alright, I’ll first prescribe you two boxes of cold medicine which you can take with warm water at home according to the dosage. If your condition doesn’t improve after taking the medicine, you must come back for a follow-up or go to the hospital in time."
"Okay, thank you, doctor."
The young man agreed repeatedly.
Li Jingsheng sold two boxes of cold medicine to him, totaling twenty-seven yuan.
One box was for pain relief and fever reduction, the other to relieve nasal congestion, runny nose, and coughing.
He strictly specified instructions for use and dosage, advising the young man to rest well after taking the medicine and come for a follow-up if uncomfortable.
Patients continued to arrive one after another for consultations, and Li Jingsheng patiently diagnosed each of them. Those who needed medication received medication, and those insisting on IV treatment were superficially accommodated.
In fact, the treatment was mainly based on oral medication.
Infusions serve more as a placebo.
Whether it’s a glucose solution or saline solution, their primary function is hydration.
The glucose solution contains sugar; claiming it has high nutritional value is definitely nonsense. As for saline, it’s just what medical staff commonly call saltwater.
However, for some dehydrated patients or those with an acid-base imbalance, it’s necessary to use infusions along with appropriate medications for correction.
Kept busy until precisely 12:42 in the afternoon, and finally sent the last customer out.
Everyone went home for lunch, and the clinic finally quieted down.
"Sister Tang, hurry home to see your daughter! Remember to bring back a lunchbox for me."
"Boss, my daughter has already started school! I might need to ask for leave around 5:30 in the evening to pick her up from school."
Li Jingsheng patted his head upon hearing this and couldn’t help but laugh wryly.
"Look at my memory, so confused by all the busywork. Well, in that case, whether there are customers or not at 5:30, just go ahead. You can order lunch delivery!"
Previously, when Sunshine Clinic’s business wasn’t good, leaving half an hour early had minimal impact.
Now that business is picking up, there might still be customers at 5:30.
She might have to work overtime after picking up her daughter.
Of course, this is a good thing.
It means her income will be higher.
Without needing to go home to see her daughter, there’s no need for her to run to a restaurant herself.
After ordering food, she started cleaning.
With more customers and patients coming in, more trash is thrown on the clinic floor.
Li Jingsheng was staring worriedly at the almost sold-out health products and tonic herbs.
The order list was submitted, and at the latest, it should arrive the day after tomorrow.
Tomorrow he might have to watch a lot of patients come in, only to face having no medicine to sell.
"Wait, why hasn’t the pharmaceutical company notified me to make a payment yet?"
Li Jingsheng was suddenly startled.
He had been too busy to deal with this matter earlier.
Logically, after sending the purchase list to President Tian, he’d be notified to make a payment around 10 AM.
Could that jerk have forgotten about it?
He quickly called to inquire.
"President Tian, have you submitted my medication order for review?"
"Oh... I’ll handle it for you later. I’ve been busy entertaining a big client on my side. That’s all!"
President Tian abruptly hung up the phone.
Li Jingsheng was left paralyzed; that jerk looks down on people!
This time, he placed a two-hundred-thousand-yuan order, mostly health products.
He begged and pleaded for him to process the order, but was left hanging.
He’s sure President Tian hasn’t even looked at that list.
Otherwise, upon seeing such a substantial order, he’d have called back ages ago trying to butter him up.
If he could find an alternative pharmaceutical company right now, he’d make sure President Tian begs for forgiveness.
"Damn, they’re really treating people like nothing."
Li Jingsheng’s expression darkened; he had long had enough of this salesman’s arrogance.
He can’t just sit around and wait.
This is forcing him to replace the pharmaceutical company!
Boss Zhao had a heart attack and is expected to be in the hospital for at least a week.
During this gap, Li Jingsheng aims to push hard, quietly make significant profits, and hopefully earn enough for the rent.
At this moment, the glass door opened, and a middle-aged man wearing a baseball cap walked into the clinic.
Tang Ping put down the broom, approached him, and asked with a smile, "Is there anything you need?"
Usually, try not to ask patients if they’re here for a consultation.
Some customers aren’t there for treatment; they might just want to buy some supplements. Asking if they’re sick might upset them.
"I’m specifically here to see Dr. Li!" 𝐟𝚛𝕖𝚎𝕨𝗲𝐛𝚗𝐨𝐯𝐞𝕝.𝐜𝗼𝗺
The middle-aged man removed his baseball cap, revealing an authoritative face as he looked at Li Jingsheng.
"Oh... I remember you."
Li Jingsheng immediately recognized the man.
It was the same man who caused trouble yesterday.
"How is your mother doing?"
Li Jingsheng asked.
This was the son of the elderly woman who suffered a heart attack.
Today, his wife didn’t accompany him.
"Thank you, Dr. Li, for your concern. My mother has woken up and is improving in all aspects. The doctor told us that if she hadn’t had her attack in your clinic, been promptly and correctly diagnosed, and treated with the defibrillator, she might not have made it."
As the man spoke about the event, gratitude filled his eyes.
"It’s good that she woke up! I was just doing what a doctor should do."
Li Jingsheng did not take credit.
As long as patients don’t start causing trouble without understanding the situation, like yesterday.
"My name is Xie Guiqiu, and I apologize for yesterday’s misunderstanding and any offense caused. Today, I specifically brought some fruit to make amends for the life-saving favor you did for my mother. I plan to invite you for a meal the day my mother is discharged. Let’s keep in touch in the future."
He handed over a fruit basket to him.
