My Medical Skills Give Me Experience Points Chapter 1420 - 565: Taken Away Directly, Turnaround_3

Due to the nature of the private practice issue, he felt reluctant to seek assistance from the hospital.

Instead, he opted to manage the situation entirely on his own.

At the plaintiff's table, the patient had made a substantial recovery.

The esophageal fistula had nearly healed after approximately a month of natural growth.

Observing from the audience, both deans from the Third Hospital were present, their presence emanating a palpable threat, determined to bring Zhou Can down today.

The declarations from both opposing sides commenced promptly.

The grounds for the lawsuit put forth by the patient and their family were that the esophageal fistula could have been healed more rapidly following the initial surgery. However, for the sake of caution, the First Hospital had enlisted a distinguished external specialist to provide assistance.

This specialist was Zhou Can, who was invited for the second surgical procedure.

The outcome was that Zhou Can allegedly concealed his status as merely a Resident Doctor and proceeded to illegally perform a jejunal fistula surgery. Furthermore, he is accused of proposing a conservative treatment approach for the esophageal fistula, which consequently led to significant financial burdens and physical suffering for the patient.

The First Hospital and the patient's family had already corroborated their testimonies.

They asserted that upon inviting Zhou Can for the surgery, he had misrepresented his qualifications, and motivated by the prospect of substantial fees, he had intentionally misled and withheld critical information.

Concurrently, they had Jiang Wei acting as an intermediary to provide corroborating evidence.

Jiang Wei, having served as Zhou Can’s surgical nurse, was considered an impartial third-party witness, and her testimony carried considerable weight.

When it was her turn to give her statement, she cast a glance at Zhou Can.

It was evident that she was still experiencing a degree of apprehension.

Zhou Can responded with a subtle nod, signaling her to proceed with her testimony for the plaintiff without any concern.

Throughout her testimony, she spoke with caution, making every effort to minimize any direct accusations against Zhou Can. Notably, she refrained from presenting the secretly recorded conversation with Qiao Yu.

"Jiang Wei, as the surgical nurse assisting the defendant, do you confirm that the defendant indeed engaged in the misconduct of performing surgery beyond his authorized capabilities?"

"I confirm! That evening, I functioned as the instrument nurse for Dr. Zhou Can, and Dr. Zhou Can also had a colleague from Tuya Hospital present as an assistant. I personally witnessed Dr. Zhou Can acting as the primary surgeon for the patient throughout the entire procedure."

Her response was delivered with unwavering conviction.

"Excellent! Thank you for your cooperation."

At this juncture, Zhou Can was effectively implicated in the charge of practicing beyond his professional scope.

"Defendant, do you contest the preceding statement?"

"I have no objections."

Zhou Can shook his head, thereby acknowledging the veracity of Jiang Wei’s account.

The two Deans Zhang, seated in the audience, exhibited discernible expressions of satisfaction.

They harbored the conviction that this young man, Zhou, was destined for a significant downfall today.

"Your Honor, I wish to present a point."

At this pivotal juncture, Zhou Can interjected, his tone calm and measured.

"Please proceed!"

"Ms. Jiang Wei, my instrument nurse, just mentioned that a colleague from Tuya Hospital was also involved during the surgical procedure. I would like to request permission for him to testify as well. Would that be acceptable?"

Zhou Can inquired with a polite demeanor.

Within the confines of the courtroom, maintaining courtesy towards the judge and jury was paramount, as any lapse could adversely affect the sentencing and other procedural outcomes.

These legal authorities possessed considerable latitude in their decision-making.

For instance, according to established legal statutes, a particular criminal offense might carry a penalty ranging from one to three years of imprisonment.

This range allows for substantial discretion in the application of the law.

Even in cases where the death penalty is a potential sentence, favorable trial circumstances could still lead to a commutation or a suspended sentence.

"Permission is granted for the defendant to summon the additional witness to provide testimony."

The judge formally approved the request.

A surge of apprehension washed over the two Dean Zhangs present in the audience. Zhou Can’s consistent composure from the outset, coupled with this unexpected request for another witness, suggested the potential for unforeseen developments.

Zhong Ming entered the courtroom from the rear and ascended the witness stand.

"It’s him!"

Zhang Mingxing's expression shifted dramatically upon clearly recognizing Zhong Ming's face.

He recalled the significant efforts he had personally invested in attempting to recruit Zhong Ming, and consequently, recognized him instantly.