Practicing Medical Skills in a Small Clinic

Chapter 386 - 195: Successful Diagnosis, the Glory of an Old Classmate (Part 3)

There’s no point in arguing with a nurse.

Besides, I’m not here to pick a fight.

"What’s going on?"

A male doctor in his thirties walked over.

"Hey, Li Jingsheng, is that really you?"

The male doctor was slightly surprised to see Li Jingsheng.

"Zhang Chao, I didn’t expect you’d come to People’s Hospital after your PhD, congratulations!" Li Jingsheng couldn’t help but feel a bit emotional seeing this top student from his class.

Everyone’s fate is different.

Students with talent, or those with good luck or connections, either soar or continue their studies after graduation.

For an ordinary medical student like him, there’s no way to compete with them.

Back then, after completing his master’s degree, Li Jingsheng didn’t pursue further studies.

His family’s financial situation didn’t allow it.

Moreover, he wasn’t exceptionally gifted academically, so he thought he should find a job early, earn money, get married, and strive to become a chief physician to live a good life. This was also his way to repay his hardworking parents who supported his education.

That was his initial thought.

Zhang Chao was the top genius in their class, truly remarkable.

He was naturally talented.

Now that he’s completed his PhD, he’s joined People’s Hospital and is in the prestigious Cardiac Surgery department.

His future is bright.

It’s truly enviable.

Of course, Li Jingsheng used to envy Zhang Chao, but now, he doesn’t really think highly of working as a Cardiac Surgery doctor.

"I heard you worked at the First Hospital for a few years with some dissatisfaction, then resigned to open your clinic. How’s it going? Old classmate,"

Zhang Chao greeted his old classmate with a fair amount of enthusiasm.

There was a slight hint of condescension, not very obvious.

It’s obvious he looks down on Li Jingsheng; that’s a given.

Li Jingsheng couldn’t make it at the First Hospital and had to open his clinic. Meanwhile, Zhang Chao has a PhD and joined the prestigious People’s Hospital. Naturally, he’s riding high.

"Well, just so-so! This little girl has been seeking treatment for a whole day and hasn’t been admitted yet. Could you help take a look and see if you can get her admitted?"

Li Jingsheng kept a very low profile.

Lian Tao observed all of this but didn’t say anything.

Lian Tao knew Jingsheng’s current situation. Not to say he’s doing exceptionally well, but at least better than Zhang Chao.

Don’t be fooled by Zhang Chao’s PhD; such credentials are a dime a dozen at People’s Hospital, nothing special.

Not only does Jingsheng run his clinic with considerable income, but he also manages the Bone Setting department at Second Hospital by himself. His position and income are beyond Zhang Chao’s reach.

Realistically speaking, Second Hospital relies heavily on Li Jingsheng due to the scarcity of Bone Setting specialists.

He’s irreplaceable.

In contrast, despite Zhang Chao’s impressive qualifications, he’s just an ordinary young doctor at People’s Hospital.

Maybe after over a decade of training, once Zhang Chao develops some skills, People’s Hospital might value him.

But that’s not the case right now.

"I heard you talking about constrictive pericarditis. Was that your diagnosis?"

Zhang Chao started examining the girl’s situation.

At least giving his old classmate some respect.

"Yes, it was my diagnosis."

Li Jingsheng admitted directly.

Zhang Chao nodded, "I’ll take a look at her first."

Then, Zhang Chao began understanding the girl’s symptoms and condition, reviewing the test results.

"This case is challenging to diagnose, and I’m not sure about it. How about this, when Director Shang finishes the surgery, I’ll ask him to take a look. If it’s indeed a cardiac condition, I’ll find a way to get her admitted. Old classmate, I’ve got to send something back to the operating room, I’ll be off. Just have them wait here. Keep in touch!"

That last sentence was just a polite remark.

Keeping in touch, my foot.

Aside from their class WeChat group, Jingsheng doesn’t even know Zhang Chao’s phone number.

How would they keep in touch?

Watching Zhang Chao leave in a hurry, Li Jingsheng turned to the woman.

"Ma’am, please sit here and wait. If she can’t be admitted, call me."

Since Li Jingsheng had already diagnosed the cause,

if People’s Hospital doesn’t take her, he might plead with the Second Hospital’s Cardiac Surgery director to admit her.

After all, it’s an opportunity to earn a CMI index.

"Brother Lian Tao, shall we head out? I’ve taken up enough of your time today. Thanks for your help."

Li Jingsheng tightly gripped Lian Tao’s hand.

"No worries, it was nothing. I honestly couldn’t do much in Cardiac Surgery, didn’t really help much."

As they talked, they headed towards the elevator.

"Would you like to come to my office for some tea?"

"It’s too late today, maybe another time! My clinic’s lease is expiring soon, and I’m looking for a new place, haven’t found one yet, got a lot on my plate." Li Jingsheng, considering him a good friend, shared these matters.

"A new place is good! If you’re moving, move to a bigger place, that’s the way to grow strong."

Lian Tao never ran a clinic himself, so it’s easy for him to say.

Finding a bigger place isn’t easy.

Good locations are hard to find, and rent is prohibitively expensive.

Don’t be fooled by his clinic’s current daily income over ten thousand; that’s because health supplements sell well.

The clinic’s medical income is far from breaking ten thousand a day.

Don’t even think about it without three to five years of perseverance.

"By the way, if People’s Hospital eliminates any outdated surgical equipment, could you connect me? I’m looking to buy a high-quality X-ray machine, shadowless lamp, electric coagulation knife, and other equipment."

If Li Jingsheng can move to that small courtyard, the conditions for performing surgeries will improve.

He can completely set up an operating room.

Buying equipment is challenging due to limited funds, so he prefers purchasing outdated equipment from large hospitals.

On one hand, the quality is guaranteed, on the other hand, the price is affordable.

Many large hospitals upgrade equipment quickly, and some good stuff comes from their obsolete equipment.