The Enhanced Doctor-Chapter 376: Being hospitalized all the time is not good

The operation finished at 9:07 in the evening. Even though Liu Banxia was in excellent shape, such a long surgery was still taxing. The interns assisting him were even more exhausted. Qing Kewa, in particular, looked ready to drop and sleep on the spot. Eating? He barely had the energy for that.

"You should still eat something. After that, everyone should get some rest. I’ll keep an eye out downstairs," Liu Banxia said.

"Teacher Liu, how come you’re so energetic every day?" Huang Bo asked curiously.

"Exercise. You guys now have a lot on your plate, which is different from our time," Liu Banxia said with a smile. "Not only do we have to do internships, but we also need to do three years of standardized clinical training, after which, you should be able to withstand challenges like this. Training has its pros and cons. Some people do it just to get the certificate, while some actually learn something."

"You all performed well. The Chief Director has ordered me to do everything I can to keep you all at the emergency center of the Second Hospital. However, it’s up to you. If you have connections and can find a better job, that’s also good."

"Being a doctor is really something only the ones doing it would know. I can confidently say that you all are uncertain about whether you want to continue in frontline work."

"Everyone goes through this. At first, we all admired the idea of becoming a doctor. It’s a decent job with a good salary. But then you find out that working as a doctor is like laboring hard for money; sometimes it feels harder than manual labor."

"Isn’t that the truth? Sometimes I even forget to put on a face mask. Or I fall asleep while I’m doing it. Life is tough," Xu Yino said.

"You all are pretty lucky, with such intensity only in your final year. Drink some soup at night; otherwise, our profession could easily cause constipation," Liu Banxia reminded them.

"What do we do if we have to go to the bathroom while sleeping?" Xu Yino asked.

"In moderation. I didn’t tell you to drink until you’re bursting," Liu Banxia said helplessly.

This little group could be quite mischievous at times, and he wondered if they behaved the same way around other doctors.

"Oh, I was wondering why I didn’t see you at dinner. Just getting off the operating table? Want some more to eat?" Manager Zhou inquired when they came over.

"Manager Zhou, you can’t keep fleecing me. What if you make me go bald?" Liu Banxia asked helplessly.

"Nonsense, who doesn’t know that you take the best care of them? They’ll all be excellent doctors in the future, so they need to be well looked after," replied Manager Zhou earnestly.

"Look at the time. Just give us some millet porridge to nourish our stomachs. It’s better than soup," Liu Banxia said with a smile.

"How about a big plate of jellyfish head with old vinegar? It goes well with millet porridge," offered Manager Zhou, grinning from ear to ear.

"Manager Zhou, to sweet-talk Teacher Liu, you’d pair anything together," Xu Yino joked.

"Just look at my cafeteria; it breaks my heart. Only Banxia understands me and occasionally supports my business," Manager Zhou said feelingly.

"Enough, cut it out. Any more of your sweet talk, and I’ll really be in trouble. The faster, the better, so they can get more rest," Liu Banxia interrupted.

This was what mattered. Rest at night was precious, as emergencies could strike anytime. Everyone just hoped for a peaceful night’s sleep.

A thick bowl of millet porridge, accompanied by some jellyfish head in old vinegar and side dishes, tasted surprisingly great. It was much better than eating rice and stir-fry, which would be too greasy for the evening.

While they were eating, Liu Banxia’s phone rang. Looking at the caller ID, he was surprised. It was Sun Fengjiao, a fellow intern from before.

"Why the sudden call?" Liu Banxia asked, answering the phone with a laugh.

"I need a favor. A classmate’s sister’s child is suffering from a severe headache. They’re on their way to the Second Hospital right now. Could you help take a look?" Sun Fengjiao asked.

"I thought it was something more serious. How’s life at your current workplace?" Liu Banxia asked.

"Haha, it’s pretty laid back here. But I guess that’s what my future will be like. Not like you, always in the news. Don’t forget to let me know when you’re getting married. I must come over to have a look," said Sun Fengjiao.

"Sure, I definitely won’t forget. I’ll finish up my porridge and head over. Just got off the operating table," Liu Banxia replied.

"Isn’t that just frustrating? You have surgeries every day, and I barely manage one a week, at most," Sun Fengjiao said, sounding helpless.

"You know how tiring it is working at the Second Hospital. Many people envy you. I’ve got to hang up now; I’m going to have a look," Liu Banxia said.

"Okay, thanks! No need to stand on ceremony," Sun Fengjiao said.

"Teacher Liu, who was that?" Xu Yino asked curiously.

"Someone who interned with me. She’s working at a local hospital now. A friend of hers is bringing their child over for a check-up. I’m going over to meet them. Don’t rush," Liu Banxia said casually.

Such situations were unavoidable. If you knew someone at the hospital, you’d naturally ask for their help, regardless of how much they could actually do. Since Sun Fengjiao had called, Liu Banxia had to go and see.

However, Chen Hongyang was in charge of pediatrics. Liu Banxia had less contact with that department, so he wasn’t as familiar with it as other departments.

"Why are you alone?" Wang Chao asked out of curiosity.

"I’ve asked the others to take a break. Busy here?" Liu Banxia replied casually.

"Not too busy, but we’re starting to see a buildup for New Year’s Day, so there are more patients with alcohol intoxication," Wang Chao replied.

Just then, another message from Sun Fengjiao arrived: the child was at the emergency center, currently in a consultation room. She also sent the child’s name.

Liu Banxia checked and chuckled; he’d thought it was a little kid, but the patient was already 14 years old. He was relieved he wouldn’t have to get involved with pediatrics.

He arrived at the internal medicine consultation room where the on-duty doctor was Xu Hui.

"I’m Liu Banxia. Sun Fengjiao called me," Liu Banxia introduced himself.

"Dr. Liu, thank you for your help," said the child’s mother gratefully.

"Brother Xu, Sun Fengjiao also trained here at our hospital. What’s the situation?" asked Liu Banxia.

"The child has been experiencing headaches, fatigue, and weakness. During the physical exam, I also found that he has some peripheral vision loss. But he has no fever, and his blood pressure is stable. Since they’re acquaintances, let’s arrange a head CT scan for him," Xu Hui suggested.

Liu Banxia nodded, then turned to the child’s mother. "Normally, we would wait for the results of the blood test before conducting an instrumental examination. However, it’s quite late now, so let’s do both simultaneously."

"Okay, please issue the invoice. I’ll pay it immediately," the child’s mother responded.

"Don’t worry, I’m on duty here tonight. Just call me if anything happens," Liu Banxia reassured her.

Even though Sun Fengjiao had asked for his help, this was about all he could do. This wasn’t some other place where connections mattered more, and Xu Hui was already handling the case. Showing up was a gesture of goodwill, and that fulfilled his obligation.

"I heard you got a luxury Audi," Xu Hui joked.

"My father-in-law bought it for me. Would you believe it if I told you I didn’t want it?" Liu Banxia replied with a bitter smile.

"Haha, I believe you. But, if it’s bought, then it’s bought. What’s the big deal?" Xu Hui chuckled. "By the way, did you hear about this? Over at the Third Hospital, a pregnant woman who is superstitious insisted on having a C-section at a specific ’auspicious’ time predicted by a fortune teller."

"She didn’t quite reach the ’auspicious’ moment and went into natural labor. But she was uncooperative and caused some delays. In the end, her husband assaulted the doctor and is suing the Third Hospital. He’s demanding that the hospital bear all costs and provide compensation."

"What?! Such a thing happened? How could they let the pregnant woman have her way?" Liu Banxia asked in shock.

"What else could we do? We’d informed them clearly and explained in detail, but they still disagreed, even after signing the informed consent form. What more could we do?" Xu Hui said with a bitter smile. "The timing of birth is naturally difficult to predict. Choosing an auspicious time according to the Four Pillars of Destiny for the child has, unfortunately, led to oxygen deprivation. We don’t know how much damage this has caused to the child’s brain."

"Sigh... Some patients can be really frustrating," Liu Banxia sighed.

Given these circumstances, this situation was certainly going to end up in court.

Even if the hospital was not at fault, it would still likely need to provide humanitarian compensation. After all, the incident occurred at the hospital. The family would argue that they lacked professional medical knowledge and accuse the hospital of not performing surgery immediately.

In the process of safeguarding their own rights, people can find all sorts of reasons. If even one reason was due to the hospital’s fault, then it would have to be prepared to compensate.

It was fortunate that there was detailed notification and written documents for this incident; otherwise, the Third Hospital would have been in big trouble. It wasn’t just about compensation; once the news leaked out, it was bound to become a hot topic.

News of court proceedings hadn’t surfaced yet, probably because negotiations were still ongoing. But, looking at the current situation, it was unlikely they would reach an agreement.

Even though this happened in another hospital, similar circumstances could play out here in the Second Hospital, although they might present differently.

Why else would they carry out detailed examinations before discharging patients? It was precisely to avoid potential hidden problems that the hospital would later find difficult to explain.

"Thinking about such things gives me a headache. As a chief resident, I dread these situations," Liu Banxia remarked.

"Just hang in there; you’ve already gotten through one-third of it. Keep it up," Xu Hui encouraged with a smile.

Liu Banxia shook his head helplessly. Being a chief resident was indeed tough.

Nowadays, he was more or less kept going by sheer willpower. The job was exhausting, not just physically but also in terms of responsibility. Reviewing medical records each day alone took a lot of time.