Practicing Medical Skills in a Small Clinic-Chapter 286 - 162: Master and Disciple Collude, Another Life Saved (Part 2)

Chapter 286: Chapter 162: Master and Disciple Collude, Another Life Saved (Part 2)

Some opportunities, once missed, are hard to come by again.

"Be more confident when you negotiate. I’m not bragging, but although there are many doctors who know bone setting techniques, very few reach a high level. Your current level isn’t very impressive yet, but looking across Jiangli City, you’re already one of the best among the average. Given time, you’ll definitely be even better, so have some confidence when discussing terms.

Director Hua is a decent person, but when it comes to interests, he will definitely stand on the side of the department and the hospital.

You have to fight for many things yourself."

Doctor Xu considered him a disciple, which is why he shared these heartfelt words.

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Li Jingsheng returned to the clinic around ten at night. The visit to his mentor brought him great gains.

Tomorrow, he’ll be able to navigate the discussions with Director Hua about joining the hospital better.

What he needs to consider now is, after joining the Second Hospital, who will take over his duties at the clinic for the three days a week when he’s not there?

Should he hire another licensed doctor?

With less than 7000 yuan/month, it’s basically out of the question.

Moreover, there’s no guarantee of the quality of the hire.

Doctors willing to work at small clinics are usually mediocre.

However, there are moments of luck when you might hire someone competent and skilled, which would be ideal.

The clinic generally doesn’t receive any major cases, just common colds, fevers, diarrhea, headaches, etc.

After much deliberation, he decided to hire another doctor to cover his shifts.

On one hand, to ensure legal operations, as only a licensed practitioner can write prescriptions. Even though Tang Ping and Han Siying know some clinical medicine, they cannot prescribe medication.

Otherwise, it would be illegal.

But how to put it, if they wrote prescriptions using Li Jingsheng’s name, there wouldn’t be any issues even with an inspection.

The only fatal flaw is to avoid accidents.

Just one accident could immediately turn a pawn into downfall.

Currently, the industry handles medical malpractice in a highly stern manner. If any issue is found, at the least, there would be a suspension for investigation; more severe cases would result in a license revocation.

This risk is too great for Li Jingsheng to bear.

In hospitals, where resident doctors without licenses issue orders under a supervising doctor’s name, this is almost common practice.

Outstanding residents easily gain this privilege.

But a clinic cannot compare to a hospital.

Clinics have low risk resistance, while hospitals have multiple oversight systems in place.

If a trainee’s order has issues, nurses can immediately catch and return it for revision.

His small clinic only has one nurse, Tang Ping.

Having worked there for nearly a year, her professional sensitivity and skills have surely declined.

"No way, if the clinic’s business can stabilize at 20 patients a day, then I’ll hire another licensed doctor."

Li Jingsheng ultimately decided to prioritize safety.

If he wanted to cut costs, he could negotiate with the prospective hire to work only three days a week, allowing them to find another job for the remaining days.

His salary at the Second Hospital will certainly be higher.

By then, it could cancel out and still earn more.

After organizing his thoughts, a trace of a relaxed smile appeared on his face.

The development of the small clinic has nicely aligned with his personal growth, leading to a brighter future.

Once he holds the title of an attending physician at the Second Hospital, both his social and medical standing will greatly improve. His influence in the southern part of the city will also rise.

After showering, he picked up an orthopedics medical book to read.

One must keep learning throughout one’s life to become truly strong.

The ocean of medicine is vast and endless, impossible to exhaust in a lifetime.

Because he has the advantage of the attribute panel, he boldly plans to pursue a multi-disciplinary development path. He needs to learn more than the average doctor.

Around eleven-thirty at night, while reading, his phone suddenly rang.

Who could be calling so late?

Could it be that little girl, Ou Qinglan, unable to sleep and wanting to chat?

Obviously, he was overthinking.

It was an unfamiliar number.

"Hello!"

Li Jingsheng answered the call.

"Is this the doctor from Sunshine Clinic?"

A slightly anxious young girl’s voice came through.

"Yes, it is! Do you have any issues?"

"We bought a bottle of safflower oil from your clinic today, for the girl with the knee sprain. Do you still remember?"

"Oh, it’s you. Yes, I remember! How’s the leg injury?"

Li Jingsheng remembered the young female patient quite well.

He had even consulted Doctor Xu about it.

"I didn’t have the contact of any other doctor, and coincidentally took a picture of your clinic’s sign with the phone number during the day, so I tried calling. I’m not the one with the sprained knee; I’m her friend, the girl who accompanied her to your clinic. Zhao Qi applied the safflower oil and said she felt much better. But when I got back after evening classes, I found her lying on the bed, somewhat drowsy, with a slightly bluish face..."

This girl really knows how to worry people.

Despite being anxious, she was still slowly talking about unnecessary details.

Before she could finish, upon hearing the injured girl’s condition, Li Jingsheng immediately became urgent.

The case Doctor Xu mentioned about a foreign patient dying from a toe injury must not happen again.

"Are you at school right now?"

"Yes, we’re in the school dormitory."

"Immediately call 120 and take her to the hospital. Also, if she’s lying flat, try to elevate her legs. Ideally, the height should be above her head. Tell the doctors you’re worried your friend may be experiencing a pulmonary embolism, she’s in great danger right now."