Chapter 1452: Chapter 580: Full Authority, Taking It Up High and Putting It Down Gently? (Part 2)
Dr. Xu was very firm in handling such matters.
It is essential to ensure the interests of both parties.
This is the premise.
"I understand!"
Zhou Can nodded emphatically.
Not just the doctors from this hospital, even if the surgery was performed at an external hospital and was evidently botched, he never undermines other doctors. When patients and their families inquire whether the previous doctor’s surgery was poorly executed, Zhou Can often responds ambiguously.
This is the basic professionalism of a doctor.
Those who like to bad-mouth other doctors and belittle their peers in front of patients and their families are likely to be despicable both in character and skill.
Despicable in character, despicable in skill.
Naturally, Zhou Can is not one of those people.
When nerves are severed, not even the most advanced MRI can detect it. Electromyography is also only effective on intact nerves. It can determine whether nerve signals vanish or attenuate upon reaching the muscle, but cannot detect if nerves are cut.
The best solution is dissection, relying on the doctor’s experience, sight, and touch, to locate the nerve for diagnosis.
Out of caution, Zhou Can still performed an electromyography test on the patient.
The results were basically consistent with his findings during manual examination of the patient.
The electromyographic signals were almost interrupted at that location.
It was basically confirmed that the patient’s nerve in the third toe was severed.
Having reached a diagnostic conclusion, Zhou Can still did not rush to arrange secondary surgery for the patient. Instead, he sought out Fu Chachun, who was in clinic, for further understanding of the surgical situation.
Dr. Fu was the operator of the surgery and was most familiar with the situation at the time.
"Dr. Fu, busy?"
Zhou Can greeted with a smile.
"Hmm!"
Dr. Fu merely responded with a grunt through his nostrils. With Zhou Can having taken his position as deputy team leader in the operating room, Dr. Fu already harbored considerable discontent.
Zhou Can’s relentless pursuit of the patient in bed 1, combined with his visit to Director Lou’s office with Dr. Xu earlier this morning, further fueled Dr. Fu’s anger.
Being acknowledged at all by Zhou Can was considered fortunate now.
"Would you be available later for a quick chat?"
"So many patients lined up, no time!"
Dr. Fu coldly rejected.
"Then I’ll say it right here, during the surgery on the patient in bed 1, did you notice the third toe nerve of the patient’s left foot?"
Zhou Can asked patiently, suppressing his anger.
Any unit’s biggest headache is these stubborn, obstinate old colleagues. Some old colleagues, keenly aware of the changing times, cooperate well with the work of young leaders in the department. Others, entrenched in their ways, have nothing but disdain for the young cadre.
Always feeling that such a little doll is brazenly daring to oversee them, oblivious to the bounds of authority.
"Didn’t I tell you? Don’t ask me again. If you’re dissatisfied with me, you can directly report to Director Lou, or complain to Dr. Xu." Fu Chachun, watching Zhou Can drag Dr. Xu into Director Lou’s office, was certain they went to lodge a complaint.
Now coming to humbly inquire about the patient’s surgical situation.
He speculated privately that the complaint likely had little effect.
Thus Dr. Fu felt even more justified.
"We’re all colleagues in the same department, I believe our goal is the same, to restore the patient’s health. The patient’s left foot third toe has lost flexion function and is numb, the issue is quite serious and no longer trivial. Department leadership has entrusted me with full responsibility to address this matter, hoping to solve the issue without harming either party’s interests. I ask for your cooperation."
Zhou Can patiently explained to Fu Chachun.
"Xiao Ding, call the next patient!"
Fu Chachun ignored Zhou Can, coldly instructing instead.
Seeing the old colleague immune to reasoning, Zhou Can didn’t hesitate further. He stood right there and dialed Director Lou’s number.
At this moment, Dr. Xu was in the operating room performing surgery, so seeking Director Lou’s intervention was more suitable.
In terms of rank, Dr. Xu was still just an attending physician.
A plucked phoenix is less than a chicken.
Dr. Xu, having fallen on hard times, faced a rather grim situation. Many people had already stopped caring about him.
"Xiao Zhou, what’s the matter?"
"Director Lou, there’s something I need to report to you..."
Zhou Can recounted the situation where Fu Chachun refused to cooperate.
Director Lou’s breathing audibly roughened, indicating his growing anger.
"Tell Fu Chachun to cooperate with you, citing my directive."
Director Lou spoke, restraining his anger over the phone.
"Dr. Fu, you heard the call, Director Lou has instructed you to cooperate with me to resolve that patient’s issue."
Zhou Can was almost frustrated.
Apparently helping Fu Chachun cover, now begging around, yet Fu Chachun was putting on airs.
Where did this confidence come from?
Do they really think the Emergency Department can’t function without him?
Director Lou had recently stated that anyone not performing well would be dismissed.
Though restraining a director-level physician might be challenging, dealing with an average-level attending physician would be a simple call.
"How to resolve it? Tell the patient there was a surgical error? Xiao Zhou, better not be too wicked, or risk having sons born with extra anal openings."
Fu Chachun lashed out at Zhou Can, with a crude neck.
The surrounding nurses, doctors, patients, and family members all listened.
Zhou Can for the first time contemplated dealing with the Old Man Fu.
This old man really has no sense at all.
Last time in the conference room, he mounted his seniority stance to attack Zhou Can. However, Zhou Can hadn’t even acted before his three nurses intervened, nearly causing Fu Chachun to call for his mother.
Just half a year has passed, and it seems Fu Chachun has healed from past scars and forgotten the pain.
Starting to put his life on the line again.
Zhou Can sensed the odd stares directed at him. If not countered, if Fu Chachun wasn’t sternly dealt with, Zhou Can’s humiliation at department hands would inevitably spread wildly.
It would tarnish much more than his dignity.
Just as Zhou Can prepared to unleash his frustration, a short and stout figure charged over like a rolling pin.
The momentum was fierce.
Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be Director Lou storming from the office with a dark face.
"Fu Chachun, you don’t need to sit clinic anymore, I will arrange another doctor to replace you. You now come to the office with me at once."
Director Lou’s face was dark, never more intimidating than this moment.
"Xiao Zhou, you also come to the office with me."
His tone was significantly gentler when addressing Zhou Can.
Even a fool could discern the impending discipline on Dr. Fu.
Ultimately, being the department director, even in intense anger, he maintained control, refraining from airing grievances before patients and families.
It was a very rational and proper response.
In front of families and patients, many words are inadvisable to speak. Otherwise, they might spread, potentially causing severe misunderstandings.
Both followed Director Lou into the office.
Fu Chachun wore a defiant expression. Zhou Can appeared indifferent.
As Director Lou had stepped in, there was no need for him to further hassle with Fu Chachun.
"Sit, both of you sit!"
Director Lou invited them to sit down, then prepared tea personally.
"Old Fu, you’ve worked in the Emergency Department for quite a few years, haven’t you?"
Contrary to expectations, he conversed gently with Fu Chachun rather than flying into a rage.
The gentler he was, the more unease Fu Chachun felt.
Because he understood Director Lou too well.
Director Lou was temperamental, straight-forward and frank with people. When a doctor or nurse in the department committed a mistake, and Director Lou flew into a rage, chastising harshly, it was actually favorable.
After venting, typically nothing further would happen.
But if Director Lou was evidently angry, yet remained composed, spoke gently instead.
It was almost certain that he intended to make an example of the person.
The lightest penalties would involve wage deductions, demotions or such tangible punishment.
"You joined the Emergency Department when you were deputy director, didn’t you? If I recall, you were promoted to director the following year."
Fu Chachun subconsciously brought his legs together.
His hands rested uneasily on his knees.
"Indeed, time passes swiftly. Eleven years have flown by, when I first took up the director role, Dr. Xu Chen hadn’t yet joined the Emergency Department. I remember back then, you were juggling clinical duties and surgeries, very busy. It was thanks to veteran colleagues like you that we managed through the department’s toughest times."
Director Lou, despite his temper, valued old friendships.
When Dr. Lu erred previously, Director Lou similarly offered him another chance.
This time, acknowledging Dr. Fu’s past contributions likely holds this consideration.
It was also deliberately said for Zhou Can to hear.
Fu Chachun had just publicly insulted Zhou Can, acting extremely poorly. Certainly, it needed to be made clear to Zhou Can why Fu Chachun wasn’t simply dismissed.
