"Old Li, here is an official letter from the health department in Shanghai, requesting that you come over for a consultation."
Li Chu had just arrived at the clinic in the morning when Vice President Chang followed him in with a stack of documents.
Seeing this, Xiao Zhou, who was wiping the table, put down the rag and went out, closing the door of the consultation room behind him.
"What the hell?" Li Chu wondered if he was hallucinating.
"It was indeed sent from the health department in Shanghai." Vice President Chang raised the item in his hand and then placed it on the table.
"Tch, they're probably still half asleep. Have the office send a message to them saying I can't get away, but if they're willing, they can send the patient to Beijing. Or have them contact the General Office directly. As long as they agree, I'll go."
Li Chu's forceful tone made Vice Dean Chang raise an eyebrow.
"Okay, I'll arrange for the office to give them a reply right away."
"Old Chang, in the future, if there are any cases that require me to go out for consultations, just send them to the general hospital. Consultations within the city are no big deal, just a small favor. If it's a consultation request for someone else, ask the person in question for their opinion first."
"Okay, I'll remind them in the office later."
"Yes, thank you for your hard work, Lao Chang!"
"Don't mention it, it's what I should do." Vice Dean Chang waved his hand with a smile and picked up the document from the table.
"The patient mentioned above has kidney failure."
"Kidney failure?" Li Chu was slightly taken aback, then sneered and said, "Heh, they're resorting to any means necessary!"
Vice Dean Chang was also stunned by these words; he couldn't quite understand their meaning.
What do you mean by that?
"Patients with kidney failure should go to Peking Union Medical College Hospital."
Vice President Chang finally realized that it was true. Because Peking Union Medical College Hospital started its research early on, it is undoubtedly the best in China for both conservative treatment and kidney transplantation. They have a very mature procedure for treating this disease.
"But it's normal for them to come looking for you, right? After all, your name was on that research project back then."
Li Chu waved his hand: "Knowing that I can't easily leave the capital, is it normal to still invite me over?"
Vice Dean Chang nodded upon hearing this. As a member of the health care team, he naturally knew some of the details. Although many things were shrouded in mystery, he could tell from the tone of the voice that there were definitely other things involved.
The person in front of us is different from the other members of the health care team; without special permission, it would be impossible for him to leave Beijing on his own.
It's like when he submitted a report to lead a team to the grasslands in July. Although the higher-ups had already approved it, until the day of the official departure, who knew if they would actually be able to go?
They are more likely to be caught up and brought back halfway.
Moreover, if there really is something else going on here as he suspects, he dares not get involved; his thin arms and legs can't withstand any turmoil.
Just like in martial arts novels, when masters clash, even a slight gust of wind from the other's punch can be fatal.
"Okay, Lao Li, I'll head over now. You go ahead with your work."
"Okay, thank you for your trouble. It's such a small matter, why did you make a special trip?"
"Since I'm just killing time anyway, oh right, there's one more thing I almost forgot." Vice Dean Chang, who was about to stand up, sat back down in his chair.
"Yesterday afternoon, Lao Du talked to me and mentioned some of your ideas about splitting up departments."
"Yes, he did contact me about this a while ago."
"I have no other objections, but is it really necessary to split up the obstetrics and gynecology department as well?"
"Don't you think they're practically the same as if they were dismantled? The inpatient wards are separated, and doctors in the gynecology ward basically don't come to the delivery room. So it's better to just separate them. That way, it'll be easier to manage in the future, and we can get a few more positions."
Nowadays, almost everyone gives birth in a hospital, and it's obvious that the delivery rooms are often understaffed, both in terms of doctors and nurses.
"Could we arrange for the gynecology staff to work here as well?"
“Everyone has their own expertise. Take Deputy Director Cheng in their department, for example. Her graduate major was gynecology, and she hasn’t been involved in obstetrics for several years. Now you’re arranging for her to deliver babies in the delivery room, Lao Chang, aren’t you really worried about any problems? I’m afraid even Director Liu of the obstetrics and gynecology department wouldn’t dare to do that.”
Vice Dean Chang nodded: "That's right. We can't expect everyone to be an expert in everything. Separating them is indeed the best choice."
But I'm also a little worried that these directors might..."
"I don't think we need to think about it so much." Li Chu waved his hand. "It's an inevitable trend, and no one can stop it. Take your head surgeon, Director Song, for example. He's indeed skilled in thoracic and abdominal surgeries, but what if it's neurosurgery? He might not be as good as Dr. Xiao Tong, who's only been here for a few years."
However, you should also inform these department heads in advance if you need to get a heads-up. Also, tell the doctors in your surgery department that the evaluation format will likely change in a year or two.
"You mean you need a medical license to practice medicine?"
"It's not just this; the assessment methods for future technical level promotions will also change. Of course, the specific implementation details haven't been finalized yet, but the change is a done deal."
"Could it be that the assessment methods for doctors in our military are the same as those in their local areas?"
“There will definitely be differences, but headquarters will certainly refer to local methods.”
Vice President Chang sat there and thought carefully for a while before slowly shaking his head: "Sigh, there are already not enough doctors, and now we have to introduce some kind of professional qualification exam."
"Things always have to move forward, and all industries need to become more standardized."
"I think some people just think that the moon is rounder in foreign countries and want to copy everything without considering our specific national conditions. Our country is still in great need of basic medical facilities. Now they are artificially creating obstacles. I don't think this is a good thing."
After Vice President Chang finished speaking, he paused for a moment and continued, "I will report my thoughts to higher authorities. I don't think now is the time to make these changes. Right now, we should be trying to attract more talent to become doctors, solidify the foundation first, and then consider other things."
Li Chu, who was sitting opposite him, suddenly smiled and reached out his hand.
"Old Li, what do you mean by this?" Vice Dean Chang, somewhat dazed, reached out and shook the other's hand.
“Our ideas coincide, or rather, quite a few people share this idea. You don’t need to rush to write anything; someone will write it in a few days, and then you can just sign it.”
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com