The Enhanced Doctor-Chapter 600: After , it’s all about keeping up appearances.

Chapter 600: After 600, it’s all about keeping up appearances.

"Boss, how are the other two patients?" Liu Banxia asked after returning to the lobby.

"The drunk driving accident victim has pneumothorax and a concussion. He also has a mesenteric hematoma, which we haven’t treated yet. The other driver only has a mild concussion; nothing significant was observed on the CT scan," Shi Lei said.

Liu Banxia nodded. "Good, nothing too chaotic. The traffic cop was also saved, but he has subdural bleeding, and we’ve performed a drainage procedure."

"This is so messed up. Even if he’d only been detained for a few days for drunk driving, now he’s looking at years of prison food. What was he thinking?"

"You can’t judge a drunk person’s thinking by normal standards; he probably had no idea what he was doing at the time. For many people, when they’re drunk, their body and mind seem to operate on separate systems," Shi Lei said. "His family members have come, and they’re pleading with the police officer’s family for mercy. Can this situation be resolved by pleading? The sentence must be served; the nature of this is too egregious."

"By the way, I just got the news. The burn patient’s condition isn’t very good; it’s doubtful he’ll make it through tonight. I didn’t notify you while you were in the operating room; his family has agreed to let go."

"I heard from others this also involves a compensation issue. Regardless, this is the final outcome. The patient is in a lot of pain right now, and even giving him painkillers doesn’t seem to have much effect."

"Sigh... even though I know this outcome is very likely, I really wish he could pull through," Liu Banxia shook his head.

This is the reality of life; you can’t always get what you want. For this patient, the suffering he endured was unimaginable to others. And his family members had even more issues to consider. Looking at the current situation, it seemed the modification shop would offer some compensation. But this compensation would likely be a one-time payment and wouldn’t cover everything.

This led to a question: instead of letting the patient continue to suffer through treatments, would letting go be a form of relief? Would such a thought be too cold-hearted? Well, not exactly. The cost of subsequent treatments would be astronomical for the patient, far more than an average family could bear. If the family decided to continue life-saving measures now, the money would flow out like water. What the outcome would be, no one could guarantee. Sometimes, giving up is indeed the best choice. The patient’s family had already indicated this preference, and now that they’ve given explicit authorization, the hospital could truly discontinue active treatment.

This is life, this is reality, and this is just one story among thousands of patients.

"Let’s do this. At the very least, we can increase his painkiller dosage so he can pass his final moments more comfortably," Liu Banxia said.

"I’ve already written the orders. I did it for you," Shi Lei said.

"Sigh... You know, in our line of work, how many choices do we have to make every day? Sometimes we say the decision is up to the patient and their family, but often we also have to help them think it through so they can make a fair judgment," Liu Banxia rubbed his face.

"What can we do? It’s the nature of the job. If you’re callous enough, you can just do exactly what the patients and families say. But if you’re not, you end up having to think more," Shi Lei sat down next to him. "Like this burn patient. Even though our prognosis for his survival is very low, we still have to try our best during resuscitation efforts, right?"

"It’s the same everywhere; every job has its responsibilities. That traffic cop today, was he trying to catch the drunk driver just to fine him some money? That’s his duty, and he was dragged so far."

"Let’s not talk about this anymore. The more we discuss it, the heavier my heart feels. It wouldn’t be so bad if I didn’t know him, but the problem is he’s a familiar face," Liu Banxia waved his hand.

"Boss, I asked Qiaoqiao. The feedback is that Su Ying still has a very good impression of you. But you need to put in some effort too. From now on, don’t make other plans during your downtime; just focus on dating."

"Regarding this, I can give you maximum flexibility. As long as you’re dating with marriage in mind, take whatever time off you need. You have to make this happen."

"Really? Are you being serious, or are you just fooling me?" Shi Lei seemed somewhat embarrassed.

This was indeed something that made him quite anxious. After all, starting a family was an important life goal. Now that he had begun working towards it, it was definitely something he needed to sort out.

Liu Banxia nodded. "Would I fool you? And Qiaoqiao definitely wouldn’t. But ultimately, this depends on you. Moreover, compatibility between two people isn’t just about them both being decent individuals. You also have to consider their personalities and whether they click."

"There’s one thing I can assure you: Qiaoqiao is on your side. She’ll pass on any intel to you. As for playing matchmaker, Qiaoqiao is very committed."

"Well then, I’ll treat you and your wife to a meal when I have time," Shi Lei said.

"That can certainly be arranged, but let’s save it for later. It’s better to devote your limited time to your passionate romance," Liu Banxia nodded.

Hearing Liu Banxia give such outlandish advice so seriously, Shi Lei felt a bit helpless.

But what could he do? Qiaoqiao was, after all, the official matchmaker. According to custom, if he and Su Ying really got together, he’d still have to buy this fellow (Liu Banxia) small gifts during holidays and festivals. A younger person might not care so much about this, but he wasn’t young anymore. He still had some old-fashioned ideas.

While they were talking, the leader of the traffic police team walked over with some of his officers.

"Dr. Liu, this is Dazhuang’s wife. She just rushed back from out of town," the leader of the traffic police team introduced.

"Dr. Liu, thank you for saving my husband’s life," Dazhuang’s wife said.

"Please don’t mention it; it’s all part of our job. Dazhuang has been sent to the ICU for now. We’ll observe him overnight, and he should be able to be awakened tomorrow," Liu Banxia quickly replied. "We’ll see how things are tomorrow. If he’s stable, he should be able to be transferred out of the ICU by evening. After all, his injuries this time are quite severe and require a certain recovery period."

"Thank you, Dr. Liu. Dazhuang has even mentioned you at home before," Dazhuang’s wife said.

"Rest assured, I’ve also spoken with your leader. Although he hasn’t woken up yet, the subdural hematoma was treated promptly, and it shouldn’t cause permanent brain damage," Liu Banxia said.

Dazhuang’s wife nodded and was escorted away by the other traffic police officers. It was no small feat for her to compose herself enough to come and express her gratitude, especially after a loved one had suffered such a terrible accident. She was remarkably resilient.

"Teacher Liu, why is it that even after treating so many patients, we still find it hard to let go when we see them like this?" Xu Yino asked.

"It’s the same for everyone, especially when dealing with familiar faces; it creates a stronger connection," Liu Banxia answered. "For example, with the C. diff patient, your Teacher Wang has to take on the fecal transplant procedure, whether he wants to or not. That’s why the hospital has rules about avoiding treating one’s own relatives. There are too many entanglements, and sometimes it’s hard to make an objective judgment."

"People have thoughts and emotions; they aren’t machines. A machine simply follows its programming once its parameters are set, but people aren’t like that. Many things can affect us."

"I’m still new to this career, and there’s much to learn. You all need to work hard as well. Your residency is only the first step to becoming a doctor; the learning you do in the next few years is the second step. When you can handle everything proficiently, then you’re officially a doctor. But whether you’re a good doctor, well, that’s a matter of individual perspective."

"Some patients rate me highly and think I’m a good doctor. They say I’m handsome, highly skilled, and can chat with them about anything. However, others think I’m not up to par—that aside from being good-looking, I don’t have any other merits."

"Teacher Liu, can you please stop praising yourself?" Xu Yino said, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

"Why wouldn’t I? It’s one of my few strengths," Liu Banxia shrugged. "Also, you’ve heard, haven’t you? I need to do a proper sweep of your medical school. Any promising talents should be recruited to our Second Hospital. I’ll squeeze in some time to visit."

"Teacher Liu, are you really going to give a lecture at the university?" Xu Yino asked enthusiastically.

Liu Banxia rolled his eyes. "Given your current attitude, the news must have spread already. Can I not go? According to Dr. Shi, I’m the face of our emergency center. Now, I think I can broaden that a bit and say I’m the face of our Second Hospital. But I want to clarify my stance: I sell my skills, and that’s not going to change."

"Hahaha, Teacher Liu, don’t worry, I’ll make sure to publicize it well. I estimate a lot of people will want to come," Xu Yino said with a grin.

"Is there some inside information?" Liu Banxia asked curiously. 𝒻𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝘯𝘰𝑣ℯ𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝘮

"Of course! A lot of people have been asking me about it. Don’t worry, but it would be best if you set a date soon so I can start promoting it properly," Xu Yino said.

Liu Banxia nodded. "Alright, I’ll discuss it with the director. After all, matters like this need to be communicated by people at their level. In that arena, I’m just a peon, practically nothing."

"President Liu, don’t belittle yourself. You do carry some weight," Shi Lei interjected.

"Teacher Shi, how was your blind date today?" Xu Yino turned her head and asked him.

"Hmm... so far, it’s pretty good," Shi Lei replied with a reserved nod.

"Excellent! Secure the deal within the year, and then we can enjoy two wedding celebration dinners!" Xu Yino raised her fist encouragingly, then trotted off.

Shi Lei felt quite helpless. These interns were already very lively, and after encountering a character like Liu Banxia, it seemed they could only become even more so.