Chapter 507: Chapter 236: Eight Bouts of Diarrhea in One Day, Steatorrhea
Whether you’re joining a formal company or a place like a hospital, being fired will become a blemish on your career.
When you look for a new job, the HR sees you were dismissed from your previous place, and the outcome is obvious.
Meng Luo is a nurse, just like a doctor, belonging to a rather unique field.
She’s been involved in a major medical malpractice case and bears some responsibility, which will certainly affect her job search.
"Can you briefly talk about the accident?"
Li Jingsheng’s clinic has just grown a little, and hiring an unreliable nurse could spell disaster.
Even a small incident could be enough to bring Sunshine Clinic down.
He must inquire thoroughly if he’s going to hire this nurse.
"Since it involves patient privacy and the reputation of both the hospital and my former department, may I speak in general terms?"
She didn’t ask with a pleading expression or tone.
Instead, she had that firm look of someone sticking to their principles.
If Li Jingsheng doesn’t agree, she might give up on applying here.
"Sure!"
Li Jingsheng nodded.
"The causes of the accident were multi-faceted: the patient’s unique constitution, our insufficient pre-surgical examination, the patient and family not informing the doctor of the truth, and when problems arose during the surgery, the main surgeon and the anesthetist tried to save the patient’s life without reporting to the higher-ups or communicating with the family, deciding independently to continue and expand the surgery, ultimately unable to save the patient’s life. Everyone involved—the anesthetist, main surgeon, circulating nurse, and the primary assistant—was severely punished. I was the scrub nurse and received a substantial penalty as well."
Talking about the incident filled her with helplessness and fear.
It was likely the most unforgettable event of her life.
"When complications arose, there was no time to report to higher-ups or communicate with the family, or get their signature, and instead, decisively save the patient first, right?"
Li Jingsheng had at least spent a few years in a major hospital, familiar with some of the doctors’ dilemmas.
Unexpected changes during surgery leave doctors with very little time.
Maybe just one or two minutes of crucial rescue time.
Following procedures could mean that before the family signs, the patient’s life signs might already be flatlined.
He’d even heard of more extreme situations where there’s only one or two seconds to think.
In emergencies, the chief surgeon must react within an extremely short timeframe.
"Pretty much, yes!"
She nodded forcefully, biting her lower lip.
"Okay, I’ve understood your basic situation. You’ve passed on professional integrity; regarding your skills and attitude, only by trying can I know. If you’re willing, you can have a trial day at our clinic today, after which I’ll decide whether to hire you."
After understanding her situation, Li Jingsheng offered her a trial opportunity.
"I’m willing, very willing!"
Upon hearing Li Jingsheng offer her a trial, she was so happy she almost jumped.
The liveliness of young girls isn’t something that restraint can hide.
When faced with exceptionally joyous events, they let their true selves show easily.
"When I applied to Sunshine 2 Clinic last time, I actually came for the good reputation of Sunshine Clinic. It’s just my lack of social experience got me duped by them. They even told me it was Sunshine Clinic’s branch and not to tell anyone. When the incident happened, they made me bow to the deceased; I was so mad."
After getting the trial opportunity, her goodwill toward Li Jingsheng soared.
She shared her grievances on the spot.
Few young people entering society haven’t suffered in some way.
The schemes in the city are too many; everyone grows up getting tricked and beaten by society.
"Consider it a lesson learned. You’ve had your fair share of setbacks; I hope you perform well and pass the trial to become a formal employee at Sunshine Clinic."
Li Jingsheng couldn’t be sure if what the nurse said was entirely true.
After some encouragement, he stood up.
"You sit here for a while; I’ll have Sister Tang bring you a set of work clothes."
"Okay, thank you!"
She stood up and watched Li Jingsheng leave.
Li Jingsheng returned to the reception hall; it was noon, so there were no patients.
Only two patients receiving infusions in the adjacent infusion room.
Now with ample space, the infusion room was renovated to accommodate twenty people simultaneously.
If needed, the room next door could be converted into a second infusion room.
The issue of limited space hindering development was resolved since he moved to the new location.
As Sunshine Clinic’s reputation grew, surgical patients occasionally came for consultation.
Unfortunately, the conditions were too simple for him to accept, despite his skills.
He hoped to buy equipment from the People’s Hospital as soon as possible.
Each patient he sent away was money lost!
Moreover, to expand the surgical business, some basic hardware is essential.
The X-ray machine has been overdue for replacement.
Buying new ones is too costly; the money needs to be spent wisely.
He didn’t voice this, but he had a big goal: to buy the property.
For a hospital to establish a century-old legacy, owning its premises is a must.
Rented locations are never stable.
When the lease is up and they want you out, you have to leave.
Having suffered once before, Li Jingsheng was particularly determined regarding the property.
