Chapter 377: Chapter 377: Really a Brain Hemorrhage?
"Okay, I’ve got it. I’ll explain to his parents in a bit, and then, we’ll get him admitted so we can keep a close observation. If this really turns out to be a continuous primary symptom, then it could be life-threatening. Thinking about it now, I’m actually quite frightened. Alright, I’ll go make the arrangements. You two stay here."
As Director Xiao spoke, he left the room. In truth, he was a very astute person; he knew that this was the time to provide them with some independent space. Only in such an environment could they discuss things properly.
"When you first made your assessment, had you already decided that there might be something wrong with his brain? That’s why you moved those two bricks and then used them to immobilize his head, right?"
"Exactly. Because he was temporarily unconscious and had fallen into an unconscious state without awareness, it’s really hard to understand. Although it’s possible there’s no issue, it’s better to be safe by conducting a checkup. However, it seems like your judgment and mine are essentially the same."
"Technically, you should be just a university student, maybe not even graduated yet. You don’t have a lot of theoretical knowledge, how could you know what to do? Could it be that you’ve already covered this material in your textbooks?"
"Heh, no, that’s not it. Doctor Liu, you might not be aware that my family runs a clinic, so even when I go home for the vacations, I’m always learning alongside my grandfather. I’ve seen quite a bit, and to me, these things have become common."
"Oh, seeing it that way, it seems you really do have some practical experience. What are your thoughts about coming to this hospital, anything special?"
"No, not really. Why would I have any particular thoughts? If it weren’t for the school’s compulsory requirement, I’d much prefer to return to the clinic at home. That way I could see more patients. Actually, even though we’ve been assigned here, the chances we get to really work with case files are quite rare. I suspect they’ll treat us more like errand nurses."
"What if I now gave you a chance to work with real cases, would you be interested?"
"Doctor Liu, what... what do you mean?"
"Perhaps you don’t know me well enough; let me introduce myself. My name is Liu Zheng. I’m just an ordinary rural doctor from a nearby village, running a small clinic. If you don’t mind, you could come with me to the clinic. There, you’ll encounter a wide variety of cases, which would undoubtedly be an excellent opportunity for you."
"You mean, I could... I could go with you to the clinic? A village clinic?"
"Correct. It may seem small, but our small clinic sees a wide array of cases. Additionally, people from far around come seeking my help, so if you’re willing, I can take you there. Of course, if your school has specific requirements, the hospital will be able to fully cooperate. I’ve spoken with Director Xiao, and there will certainly be no issues."
"Great, I would love to! I don’t really want to stay at the hospital anyway. Besides, in the hospital, there’s hardly any free time, and I can’t focus on my own research either."
"What? Your own research? What research? Aren’t you studying clinical medicine? What are you researching? There are no corpses nearby for you to dissect."
"No, that’s not it. Even though I’m officially studying clinical medicine, my family has been dedicated to traditional Chinese medicine for generations, especially my grandfather—he’s quite a Medical Saint. Since I was young, I’ve followed my grandfather into the mountains to gather herbs. I’ve always been fascinated by various medicinal herbs, and I’ve been focusing on this aspect for some time."
"That’s wonderful. In that case, you really do fit the bill for what I’m looking for. Alright, there’s no problem with that. So, can you agree now to come work with me in the clinic?"
"If Doctor Liu is willing to give me this opportunity, then of course, it’s not even a question—I’m definitely in. I also want to learn more by your side. Did you see earlier? The doctors in the emergency department all said there was nothing wrong with the patient. They called themselves doctors, but that’s simply misleading and delaying the proper treatment."
"Okay, let’s not randomly guess or criticize what happens in the hospital. We need to keep that to ourselves, understand? I’ll explain things to Director Xiao in a moment, and then, you’ll come directly with me to the village clinic where I’ll explain everything in detail."
Liu Yang, upon hearing this, merely nodded. He looked truly excited, and he probably hadn’t expected to be presented with such a good practical opportunity.
When the two reached the patient’s room, the child was already resting on the bed. However, judging by how lively and active he seemed, it really didn’t look like he was ill at all.
"Doctor, what exactly is going on? My child was fine; wasn’t it just a fracture? Why are you making us stay in the hospital? I’m telling you, if it’s unnecessary, we can’t afford to be hospitalized and waste that money."
Clearly, the parents were having trouble understanding the doctor’s decision, especially since a preliminary check had already been completed in the emergency department, and the child was believed to be fine. So, they were indeed puzzled why they needed to stay.
"Dear parent, let me explain. We’ve just reviewed the CT scan, and there’s a slight bleed."
"What did you say? A bleed? Then... what do we do? Does he need surgery now?"
"Okay, just calm down, surgery isn’t needed at the moment, and the bleeding is minor. Usually, the body can absorb such small amounts of blood, so don’t worry. I’m just concerned there might be other areas of bleeding. If it continues to bleed, that could indeed be troublesome."
"I see... so what should we do now? Just observe here?"
