My Medical Skills Give Me Experience Points Chapter 1403 - 558: Earning Legal Extra Income, Every Family Has Its Own Troubles

Subduing certain psychological barriers is the initial requirement for this. Every individual possesses independent thought processes, unlike mere automatons. The existence of this independent thinking inevitably gives rise to selfishness, arrogance, and self-importance. Even when reason is employed to suppress these impulses and ensure full cooperation with the lead surgeon, the result remains rigid and unnatural. Furthermore, this can lead to numerous oversights. For instance, when someone deliberately tries to appease another, they often feel resentful, and in many situations, their pretense becomes obvious, preventing natural interaction. In critical moments or unforeseen circumstances, their thoughts tend to revert to self-preservation. Director Hei, however, is akin to a legendary angel, completely free from such selfish considerations. Once the operation commences, she dedicates herself entirely to Zhou Can, offering complete assistance. To put it dramatically, even if she were unaware of Zhou Can's identity, she would unreservedly give her life during the surgery. It is her exceptionally high level of awareness that enables Zhou Can to operate with unparalleled ease and confidence throughout the procedure. Indeed, it was a worry-free experience. Having a highly committed anesthesiologist as a partner during surgery is comparable to facing an enemy on the battlefield, with someone specifically tasked with clearing the path, providing defense, and shielding Zhou Can from harm. If, in future complex surgeries, he could collaborate with such an anesthesiologist, Zhou Can's surgical proficiency would undoubtedly increase by at least twenty to thirty percent. It is unfortunate that Director Hei is an anesthesiologist at the First Hospital, and they are not affiliated with the same institution. "Dr. Zhou, you’ve had a demanding night. Would you care to join me in my office for some tea and relaxation?" Song Qian extended an invitation. "It's quite late today; I'll have to take you up on your offer another time!" Zhou Can politely declined. The surgery concluded successfully, the patient's condition was expertly managed, bringing joy to everyone. The overall atmosphere was also remarkably pleasant. "My boss is renowned for being an affectionate husband and a good man; he's eager to return home to his girlfriend!" Jiang Wei commented with a smile. "Oh! Is that so! In this day and age, it's rare to find a man who excels in his career and remains devoted to his wife! Dr. Zhou not only performs exquisite surgeries but is also so dedicated to his spouse; truly admirable. In that case, I certainly won't be the one to detain you any longer for tea." Song Qian regarded Zhou Can with a gaze tinged with admiration. Receiving such a look from a beautiful, accomplished elite professional brought Zhou Can a sense of considerable satisfaction. A gentleman places great value on integrity. Only when a man achieves a certain moral standing can he possess true depth and command respect. "This is a small token of appreciation for the three of you making a house call. Please don't consider it insufficient; think of it as a gesture for a cup of tea. I am truly grateful that you managed to find time in your busy schedules to assist today. Thank you." Song Qian presented three red envelopes to the three individuals. Zhou Can’s envelope felt the most substantial; Jiang Wei’s was also considerable, likely containing around a thousand yuan. Zhong Ming’s envelope was the thinnest, making its contents difficult to ascertain. As the First Hospital is a tertiary medical institution, for a house call involving a repeat corrective surgery, the remuneration must be generous enough to secure their assistance for future cases. Jiang Wei, having arranged their presence, would typically receive an additional two to four hundred yuan. The customary fee for visiting surgical nurses generally ranges around four hundred yuan; for those of higher caliber, approximately six hundred yuan. Anything beyond that would render the engagement less profitable. When engaging in-house surgical nurses for operations, the standby fee is usually around thirty yuan. For more significant surgeries, it might escalate to fifty yuan. The remuneration for the lead surgeon remains a confidential matter, but it is at least four to five times that of the nurse. Consequently, the thousand-yuan-plus red envelope presented to Jiang Wei by the First Hospital is exceptionally generous, with at least four hundred yuan attributed to brokerage fees. Zhong Ming was present primarily for observational learning; although he assisted Zhou Can during the surgery, the First Hospital did not significantly value his contribution, as they had initially arranged an assistant for Zhou Can. This essentially doubled the personnel costs. The red envelope for Zhong Ming was estimated to be between two to three hundred yuan. After all, offering a mere hundred yuan would be considered stingy and might not even cover his travel expenses. Upon accepting the red envelope, Zhou Can offered only a perfunctory protest out of politeness. In his hand, he sensed the envelope was quite weighty, containing at least over two thousand yuan. "Xixi, we're departing now; goodbye!" Jiang Wei waved to her. "Take care and drive safely!" Song Qian stood by the car, waving in return.

Song Qian's expression remained steady as she observed Zhou Can's departing vehicle. Based on his surgical prowess demonstrated this evening, even with a humbler rank, he was poised to attract a significant number of private patient referrals.

Securing a fee of two thousand yuan for a single surgery meant a potential monthly illicit income well into the tens of thousands.

Regarding the solicitation of private cases, a peculiar pattern often emerges.

Medical practitioners possessing exceptional skills, particularly in surgical domains, find themselves inundated with private cases effortlessly. Conversely, those with average abilities, even holding chief physician titles, might only secure two or three private cases monthly, which would be considered fortunate.

This discussion does not encompass the lectures arranged by medical equipment manufacturers or pharmaceutical corporations.

Such invitations represent a clear conveyance of benefit, a practice that is legal and widely accepted internationally. High-ranking officials frequently accept nominal positions within companies or are invited to deliver lectures.