Practicing Medical Skills in a Small Clinic-Chapter 285 - 162: Master and Disciple Collude to Save Another Life

Chapter 285: Chapter 162: Master and Disciple Collude to Save Another Life

Each year, there are cases of death due to venous thrombosis, with multiple causes.

For example, prolonged sitting or lying, which slows blood flow. Especially in the lower limbs, where blood reflux is easily obstructed, leading to red blood cell accumulation and eventually thrombosis.

Additionally, when blood within the body is in a highly coagulated state, particularly after burns or scalds, this phenomenon is most likely to occur.

Then there’s arteriosclerosis, or narrowing of the arteries, all of which are prone to causing thrombosis.

The most dangerous, undoubtedly, is pulmonary venous thrombosis.

Primarily because it’s difficult to detect, and by the time it’s diagnosed, it’s often at the stage of autopsy.

"You’re right, the patient died of pulmonary venous thrombosis. It was also that patient’s death that made me realize that bone setting shouldn’t just involve repositioning the fracture, but also examining the patient’s vascular damage and blockage. You should have reached a certain level with your Bone Touching Skill by now?"

Doctor Xu talked about the death case from back then, and even after many years, it still lingered in his mind.

Every patient’s death or significant turning point in their condition leaves a deep impression on a doctor.

"I think I’ve reached the fourth level in Bone Touching, able to feel the vitality of bones, subtle bone patterns, and ligament and vascular, soft tissue damage. But I still feel there’s much room for improvement."

Li Jingsheng didn’t hold back.

In fact, with Doctor Xu’s level, he could certainly decipher Li Jingsheng’s actual skills from his practical operations.

"To reach such a high level in Bone Touching in such a short time is quite remarkable. When your Bone Touching Skill becomes stronger, you can perceive more subtle changes in the patient’s bones, blood vessels, and ligaments. For example, the blood flow rate within vessels. If you notice the blood flow rate is slowing, especially in the lower limbs, be extra vigilant for vascular thrombosis."

Advancing further in the Bone Touching Skill can indeed allow one to perceive blood flow rates within vessels.

Thinking about it feels quite incredible.

Li Jingsheng is filled with longing for a higher level of proficiency.

His Bone Touching Skill is currently at the Minor Achievement level, needing 1000 proficiency to advance to the next level, still short by a few hundred.

Looks like more hard work is needed!

Afterwards, Doctor Xu discussed a lot about clinical knowledge concerning bone setting with him.

These things are hard to learn from books.

They are either accumulated by doctors themselves or passed on by other doctors.

As for some surgical techniques, and even unique skills, combined medication, etc., they all need apprenticeship.

Having talked enough, Li Jingsheng prepared to get up and take his leave.

"Teacher, there’s one more thing I’d like to ask your opinion on. The Second Hospital wants to hire me in their orthopedic manual therapy clinic, working three days a week as a formal employee, eligible for titles and potential promotions. I’m quite tempted. Worried it might harm your interests, so I decided to ask for your opinion first."

Li Jingsheng learned the rule of survival on the Old Street of South City: two tigers cannot share one mountain.

Just like last time when Furuiduo Pharmacy opened, both he and Old Zhao’s clinic were significantly affected.

Patients who were supposed to come to the clinic for medicine were directly attracted there instead.

Each to their own.

There are only so many patients and customers needing medicine on the Old Street of South City, naturally a zero-sum game.

Recently, business at Sunshine Clinic has been extremely busy, and Old Zhao is surely struggling.

However, not all customers and patients coming to Li Jingsheng’s clinic are from this small area; some are coming from other city areas. There’s a preliminary siphon effect, so to speak.

Now, if Li Jingsheng agrees to work at the Second Hospital’s manual therapy clinic, wouldn’t that mean the apprentice is taking away the master’s livelihood?

"How could it harm my interests? Rest assured, even if you work there three days a week, or even seven, it won’t affect me. I stayed at the Second Hospital back then because Director Hua invited me warmly. Don’t underestimate manual bone setting; if performed well, it’s enough to thrive anywhere. As long as I’m able, I’ll have good treatment in any hospital."

Doctor Xu said this with a proud expression on his face.

His eyes conveyed confidence and superiority.

And that’s indeed true.

In the field of medicine, as long as you’re excellent in one area, you can do very well.

"Going to the Second Hospital is a good thing. Don’t underestimate titles and qualifications; they’re particularly important in any slightly developed country worldwide. Plus, joining the Second Hospital is like having strong backing, giving you more confidence in the South City area."

Doctor Xu also subtly mentioned this.

It seems that even slightly advanced doctors are aware that the South City area is not simple.

Indeed, it makes sense.

It’s abnormal for there to be only one Second Hospital in such a large South City.

"If you’re discussing joining the Second Hospital these days, I can cooperate with you. Conveniently, I’m ill, and they can’t find a replacement there, so even if you don’t announce a high price, you should aim for a good one. Then add some additional terms, like no overtime, and no hospital meetings outside work hours, etc. I can tell you prefer to go your own way, so putting forward some additional conditions when signing the contract can grant you more personal freedom."

Doctor Xu is genuinely good to him.

Not only is he not worried about Li Jingsheng taking his livelihood, but he’s also helping him get a good deal.

"Since you agreed, I’m planning to talk to Director Hua tomorrow."

Li Jingsheng also worries that delays might lead to changes.