My Medical Skills Give Me Experience Points Chapter 1338: 529: Some Patients Can't Be Pushed Away, Treating the Chest for Foot Pain?

Chapter 1338: Chapter 529: Some Patients Can’t Be Pushed Away, Treating the Chest for Foot Pain?

Finding inner peace is perhaps life's greatest challenge.

Neither Director Xue Yan nor Zhou Can felt an obligation to aid these individuals who had switched jobs, yet witnessing their desperate predicament offered no comfort.

As members of the esteemed medical community, they possessed a degree of empathy for those facing hardship.

This feeling was amplified by the fact that these individuals were once colleagues, having collaborated on numerous occasions.

“Are you suggesting we offer them assistance?”

Xue Yan met Zhou Can’s gaze, prompting his response.

“We must extend help, both emotionally and practically. The Cardiothoracic Surgery department still has considerable ground to cover to achieve world-class status. It is imperative that we rally all available resources. The ancient wisdom—”benevolence and righteousness can conquer the world'—holds true. Aiding them is an act of kindness and integrity, which will undoubtedly enhance your leadership capabilities within the department.”

Zhou Can had gradually come to grasp these profound philosophical insights through his own experiences.

His tenure leading a surgical team in the Emergency Department had significantly honed his leadership skills.

Furthermore, the time he spearheaded the initiative to advocate for improved personal safety and protection for clinical healthcare workers provided Zhou Can with invaluable perspectives, marking a significant turning point in his life.

Upon hearing his words, Xue Yan became contemplative.

She meticulously weighed the potential benefits and drawbacks. Occupying her position necessitated accountability for her decisions.

As the head of Cardiothoracic Surgery, she bore the responsibility for the department's future, its sustained development, its stability, and its internal cohesion.

After approximately seven to eight minutes of silent contemplation, neither party spoke.

Zhou Can occupied himself by collecting the examination results for complex cases, diligently reviewing them. He was resolute in his refusal to squander any valuable time.

The patient in question was a 47-year-old male diagnosed with lung cancer. The tumor's proximity to the inferior pulmonary vein presented a significant challenge, requiring the careful mobilization of this vessel to ensure its safety during the procedure. However, the limited length of the vein available for isolation made it exceedingly difficult to manage safely outside the pericardium.

The complexity of this surgical undertaking was exceptionally high.

Adhering to conventional surgical approaches rendered successful completion nearly impossible.

The city-level tertiary hospital had been unable to manage this surgery, opting instead to refer the patient elsewhere. It remained unclear whether the doctors at that hospital had viewed Zhou Can's surgical livestream that particular night; they directly informed the patient that Tuya Hospital possessed exceptional expertise in cardiothoracic surgery and recommended seeking treatment there.

Consequently, the patient, clinging to a sliver of hope, made considerable efforts to reach Tuya Hospital.

Zhou Can repeatedly scrutinized the patient's medical information, his brow deeply furrowed.

The surgical difficulties associated with this patient extended beyond the immediately apparent.

Drawing upon his experience, he harbored suspicions that the patient's inferior pulmonary vein might present additional unforeseen complications. Unfortunately, contemporary general examination methods are incapable of preemptively detecting potential physiological variations.

Such anomalies could only be discovered during the surgical dissection itself.

Given that the lesion was situated within the thoracic cavity, the surgical intervention necessitated an open-chest approach for exploration.

It would be unfeasible and medically unsound to perform a thoracotomy solely to investigate the patient's physiological structure, only to conclude that the difficulty was somewhat increased and then close the chest. Such an action would be both unethical and contrary to established medical standards.

The most pragmatic recourse lay in the chief surgeon's extensive experience and advanced surgical proficiencies, necessitating adaptability to the circumstances—overcoming obstacles as they arise.

“The Cardiothoracic Surgery Department will accept those approximately twenty individuals who switched jobs, although their subsequent role assignments may differ from their previous ones,” Director Xue Yan declared, her decision finalized after considerable deliberation.

She had heeded Zhou Can’s counsel, providing these individuals with a path forward.

“Is it because their former positions have already been occupied by others that Sister Yan cannot reinstate them to their original roles?” Zhou Can inquired.

“That is a contributing factor. In accordance with hospital regulations, certain administrative leadership positions require a comprehensive vetting process, including an assessment of loyalty to the institution. Their previous disloyalty to the hospital naturally disqualifies them from being entrusted with significant administrative responsibilities. At the very least, they are not currently qualified.”

This resembled a political review of sorts.

The reason being that leadership positions inherently involve the delegation of authority.

Entrusting such roles to unsuitable individuals could readily inflict considerable detriment upon the hospital.

The selection and appointment of leadership within a hospital are always procedures undertaken with extreme care. Consider the previous head of Tuya’s Security Department, an individual whose tenure nearly incited a full-blown rebellion amongst the hospital’s clinical personnel.

Even the leader of a subordinate department wields considerable authority.

To a substantial degree, their decisions can shape the direction and operational ethos of their respective units.

“I believe they should be capable of accepting this reality. Making errors certainly warrants consequences. Permitting their return to duty, guiding them out of their predicament, is already an expression of profound kindness. Should anyone remain dissatisfied, clinging greedily to their former leadership prerogatives, I propose we dismiss such individuals without hesitation, leaving them to navigate their own path.”

Zhou Can possesses a profound understanding of the less savory aspects of human nature.

The likelihood of encountering such avaricious and unappreciative individuals does, in fact, exist.

If the penalties are not sufficiently stringent, they will fail to establish the necessary authority.

When decisive actions are required, mercy should be withheld; measures must be implemented with promptness and resolve.

On this particular issue, a fundamental agreement has been reached between the two parties. Those individuals will be given an opportunity to return, on the condition that they accept it with gratitude and a renewed appreciation for this hard-won chance, dedicating themselves wholeheartedly.

“My endorsement alone is insufficient for this decision; we must secure the endorsement of the hospital’s senior management, who also need to give their consent. Following that, I would like you to be the one to communicate with them directly.”

Director Xue Yan harbored reservations about taking personal initiative in this matter, and there were valid justifications for her stance.