Practicing Medical Skills in a Small Clinic

Chapter 365 - 188: A False Alarm, Toyed by a Germ_3

Now that Li Jingsheng has taken away most of it, the business at Quick Recovery Clinic is bound to worsen.

Then the health drug business at Sunshine Clinic dominated the entire Old Street of South City, even those pharmacies couldn’t compete with him. Let alone Quick Recovery Clinic.

Nowadays, Li Jingsheng’s Sunshine Clinic has directly jumped to become the second strongest medical institution on Old Street of South City.

The only regret is not being able to recruit a certified doctor for consultations.

Otherwise, the clinic’s diagnosis and treatment services should be more stable.

After all, Li Jingsheng is not in the clinic for three days a week.

Moreover, as his medical skills continue to improve, he has also joined a large hospital, opening up new opportunities for development.

He is gradually making new adjustments to his development strategy.

In the future, other doctors at the clinic will handle common diseases, and he will specialize in tackling difficult cases.

Busy until past four in the afternoon, his phone rang.

It was a call from Lian Tao.

He was so busy that he received two messages on his phone, but he hadn’t had time to check them.

"Brother Lian Tao, has there been any new progress with that patient’s examination?"

"Yes, it was found out after three o’clock, I sent you a message but you didn’t reply."

"I’m sorry, I’ve been busy treating patients. What illness was it diagnosed as?"

Li Jingsheng apologized hastily.

"I understand, I am an impatient person. I guessed you were busy, so I called directly. You have no idea, this illness troubled me for nearly three days, now that it’s diagnosed, I feel so relieved."

Director Lian Tao’s voice couldn’t hide his excitement and joy.

"Unbelievably, the cause of this patient’s illness was neither nasal polyps nor tuberculosis or lung cancer, but a pulmonary cryptococcal infection. Damn, I’ve diagnosed many cases of lung diseases, and I didn’t expect a small cryptococcus to be so cunning. Even with Director Yang, we couldn’t figure it out, thank goodness for your advice to stop using prednisone and check progressively.

If only I had done a biopsy immediately, I wouldn’t have taken so many detours."

Speaking of diagnosing this illness, Lian Tao felt very frustrated.

Being toyed with by a tiny cryptococcus, there was nowhere for this chief physician of the People’s Hospital to hide his face.

"Hehe, clinical practice is sometimes like this, often catching you by surprise. Those illnesses are right under our doctors’ noses, yet we just can’t catch them."

Li Jingsheng responded with a smile.

"Exactly! I still remember what my teacher Fu Jie said during my overseas training. His diagnostic situation was quite similar; he was also manipulated by a rather inconspicuous cause, trying everything but still couldn’t find it. Eventually, he had to invite an expert from another top medical center, who was also his teacher, to help, only then it was figured out. He said it was the first time he recognized this disease from textbooks, the second time on an anatomical teacher, and the third time in that clinical practice. He said he was still too young then."

It’s honestly enviable looking at Lian Tao’s impressive resume, training or studying overseas is always a huge plus.

Indeed, it can greatly broaden horizons and enhance a lot of medical knowledge.

"Jingsheng, what medicine would you recommend for this patient?"

"With your high status, I wouldn’t dare to show off!"

Li Jingsheng wouldn’t dare to put on airs in front of him.

Although this case was diagnosed with Li Jingsheng’s help, a single case cannot represent true medical skill level.

Lian Tao’s prowess is very strong.

It’s just that he happened to encounter a ’blind spot’.

Every doctor has such blind spots, they can also be called shortboards.

"Talking about titles is pointless. I’m older and my title is higher, so what? When encountering a case I don’t understand, I still consult you. Medicine shouldn’t be judged by those."

Lian Tao values ability and character, nothing else.

"Just tell me, if you were to treat, what medication would you choose for this patient? We can also verify each other!"

Lian Tao urged again.

"In terms of medication, oral fluconazole would probably be a good choice, right? Just my humble opinion, it’s only for reference and shouldn’t affect your treatment plan."

After thoughtful consideration, Li Jingsheng gave a prescription.

"Are there any other medications?"

Lian Tao asked without making any remarks.

"Using one medication should be enough."

Li Jingsheng didn’t think using more medication was a good idea.

The patient’s condition seemingly severe with a bunch of symptoms, quite scary.

Actually, with the right medication, a simple fluconazole could resolve it.

Excess medication leads to more side effects, which isn’t a good thing.

"Great minds think alike indeed! Haha, I just wanted to hear your opinion. In my impression, many clinic doctors love prescribing a bunch of costly medicines that neither harm nor heal, just to make money! Didn’t expect you, Jingsheng, to consistently stick to your principles in prescribing, it’s really admirable."

This time, Lian Tao didn’t laugh but praised him seriously.

"Hehe, when have I ever not been true to myself? Really!"

Li Jingsheng laughed proudly.

"Jingsheng, speaking of this matter, I’ll give you a suggestion. As good friends, I won’t beat around the bush. My initial goal in becoming a doctor was to make money and ensure a good life for my family and myself. Now, that remains my goal, but my interest in medicine is also growing. Encountering challenging cases in my field of expertise, I can’t help but delve in."

Lian Tao is truly candid.

I suppose many doctors started with the primary aim of obtaining a prestigious and stable job, hence they pursued medicine?

It’s common knowledge that being a doctor earns a high income.

And precisely because of this, it attracts countless top students to study and become doctors.

This is a virtuous cycle.

Top students, scholars becoming doctors is what ensures the flourishing development and advancing levels of medicine.

"I believe you opened the clinic to make money while achieving more freedom, not bound by institutional constraints."

"Exactly! Making money is a must. When you’re broke, even the dogs on the street look down on you."

Li Jingsheng recalled those tough times, the longing for money never waned.

When he couldn’t even pay his employees’ salaries, he truly struggled as a boss.

"Haha! I experienced that during my school days, when I was poor, seeing a curly-haired dog on the street, I beckoned it to come over. It tucked its tail and bolted without a word. Initially, I wondered if I looked that terrifying, but then I realized that dog sensed the poor aura on me and feared I’d stew it."

Turns out, during his studies, Lian Tao experienced poverty.

It seems every strong individual becomes stronger after enduring hard times.

"Seriously speaking, if you’re looking to make money, I think you could emulate the model of independent doctors and nurses abroad. They work less, hold higher status, and earn more, it’s truly enviable."

Lian Tao offered Li Jingsheng a development idea.

"Tell me, what kind of model is that?"

Hearing such good news, Li Jingsheng naturally showed great interest.