Chapter 25 Gold Will Shine Everywhere

Emergency Department is often prone to medical disputes, and it is common for doctors to be attacked by patients' families.

As the head of the department, one often protects the rights and interests of their doctors.

It's crucial not to dishearten the doctors.

"The family's emotions are quite stable, they haven't caused any trouble."

Doctor He felt awkward.

It is embarrassing to be belittled in the Emergency Department, and he was really ashamed to speak out, especially with five new residency trainees watching behind Director Tan.

Knowing his embarrassing situation by the newcomers would be too damaging to his pride.

Director Tan became even more puzzled.

The patient was cured, and the family members didn't cause a scene or attack anyone, so why did Doctor He look like he had suffered a great loss?

"Was it because you arrived late and got rebuked by the doctors in the Emergency Department?"

"They wouldn't dare."

Doctor He stiffened his neck, and a trace of 'bastardly' vigor returned to his face.

The dignity and status of Internal Medicine, that is the pride deeply engraved in each internist.

No Emergency Department doctors could ever rebuke him.

"Watch what you say." Director Tan reprimanded lightly, but with little blame.

He was just maintaining peace between hospital departments by asking Doctor He to be careful with his words.

However, in his heart, he did agree with Doctor He's perspective.

The position of Internal Medicine is supreme and must not be trampled by other departments.

"How did the consultation result turn out?"

"The child took counterfeit drugs, taking Paracetamol way above the safety standards, which caused an allergic shock. After receiving targeted treatment for allergies, there has been improvement."

Doctor He was secretly relieved that, luckily, he stayed until the child's condition had eased before leaving.

Otherwise, he would be clueless now.

"Right, good. It seems it still requires our internists to identify the cause of disease! The medical status of Internal Medicine is unshakable by any other department."

Director Tan nodded in satisfaction, his ruddy face breaking into a proud smile.

These words were mostly intended for the five new members behind him.

To let them understand that joining Internal Medicine is an extremely honorable and promising high-status endeavor.

Doctor He felt awkward; he didn't actually contribute much during the emergency visit.

Yet Director Tan, unbeknownst to the situation, was relentlessly praising him.

This matter could hardly be kept secret.

Sooner or later, it would reach Director Tan's ears.

Taking a deep breath, Doctor He suppressed his strong vanity and decided to be honest. Otherwise, leaving an impression of dishonesty with the lead could jeopardize his imminent promotion to attending physician.

Losing face is a minor issue; promotion means future prospects.

"Director Tan, actually... I didn't contribute much to this consultation."

With guts mustered, Doctor He revealed the truth.

"Uh!" Director Tan's smile froze. "What do you mean by that? Are you being modest or did you truly not contribute much?"

"I really didn't contribute. The cause was diagnosed by the doctors from the Emergency Department." Doctor He wished he could bury his head in his pants, lowering his head with his face burning hot.

Admitting these facts in front of the newbies almost took all the courage he had accumulated in his life.

The atmosphere suddenly turned extremely awkward.

Director Tan had intended to use this opportunity to boast about the medical status of Internal Medicine in front of the newcomers, but it backfired.

He was somewhat embarrassed.

"It wasn't you who diagnosed it, but you still contributed. If the Emergency Department doctors were really capable of diagnosing it alone, they wouldn't need our Internal Medicine doctors to step in, right?"

Director Tan tried to smooth things over.

A fig leaf has to be left, right?

"Yes, yes, exactly. Think about it, the Emergency Department couldn't diagnose the cause, but once Doctor He from Cardiology rushed over, the cause was immediately identified. What does this show? It shows the critical role played by Doctor He."

There's always those who flatter and suck up wherever you go.

Gaining favor from leaders through flattery is simple, crude, and cost-effective.

You only need thick skin and a glib tongue for this job.

Director Tan's face regained a semblance of a smile.

"Doctor He, tell everyone, how did you help the doctors in the Emergency Department find the cause?" Director Tan asked expectantly.

"I... I really didn't contribute much, it was a residency trainee named Zhou Can from the Emergency Department who discovered the child took counterfeit drugs after communicating with the family." Doctor He stuttered out the events of the day.

Today was really bizarre.

He had a face full of dust in the Emergency Department, and upon returning to Internal Medicine, he coincidentally ran into Director Tan coming back with new doctors, incessantly questioning him about the consultation in the Emergency Department.

Isn't this bringing up what shouldn't be mentioned?

His words had just finished, and the scene became exceptionally quiet.

That sycophantic residency trainee instinctively shrank back, trying to minimize his presence.

Flattery comes with risks.

He never dreamed that the situation would turn around, causing his beautifully executed flattery to hit the wrong target.

Luckily, Director Tan's attention was drawn elsewhere.

"You're saying it was a residency trainee named Zhou Can who figured out the cause?"

Director Tan looked particularly surprised.

Not just him, but even the few residency trainees behind him had complex expressions.

Especially Gao Jian, who felt a jumble of emotions.

After losing to Zhou Can in the residency exam, he wasn't willing to accept defeat. The two agreed to continue competing in medical skills, and when department heads picked candidates, Gao Jian, with his higher education, got the edge.

Joining the best Internal Medicine department pumped him full of confidence.

A doctor's growth cannot be divorced from a good learning environment. This includes guidance from renowned teachers, cutting-edge medical resources, and abundant opportunities for practice.

No matter which aspect, Internal Medicine far surpasses the Emergency Department.

Gao Jian believes that just a few months of studying in Internal Medicine would definitely allow one to surpass Zhou Can, leaving him far behind.

Now, it seems like a joke.

Gold will shine wherever it goes.

Even if Zhou Can entered the worst Emergency Department, he could rapidly achieve results. Just after joining the Emergency Department, he diagnosed an illness that both Emergency and Cardiology doctors together couldn't figure out. My god, just how strong is this monster?

Gao Jian felt a sense of powerlessness.

However, this also ignited his competitive spirit.

If Zhou Can can make accomplishments in the Emergency Department, why can't he achieve results in Internal Medicine?

"Does the Director know that Zhou Can?" Doctor He inferred from Director Tan's surprised expression that he certainly knew Zhou Can.

He was particularly curious about what kind of prodigy this small-scale trainee doctor was.

Even the major directors of Internal Medicine knew of him.

"Not really acquainted. I just know he ranked first in this year's training recruitment exam. His surgical skills are said to be quite formidable, though his academic qualifications are a bit lacking, graduated from Tuya Medical University with a bachelor's degree."

Director Tan was indifferent.

But inside, he wondered, was choosing Gao Jian the right decision after all?

A formidable medical talent could even support an entire department.

Lead the department towards glory.

If they had missed out on a genius and instead chosen someone with just academic qualifications, they might deeply regret it.

"So, he's the top scorer in the training recruitment exam, no wonder he's so impressive."

Doctor He felt a bit better.

Losing to a top-scoring trainee was not unjust.

"Alright, you go ahead! The five of you, follow me to the main office, heads of various departments in Internal Medicine will soon come to pick personnel." Director Tan's joy in snagging Gao Jian, a graduate student from a prestigious university, had somewhat diminished.

Hoping that Gao Jian would not lag too far behind Zhou Can, otherwise, it would indeed be a big loss.

After a while, we will see how Zhou Can is doing in the Emergency Department to know if he's a dragon or a snake.

...

In the Emergency Department, Dr. Xu was acquainting Zhou Can and Jin Mingxi with the department's environment.

"Our Emergency Department is different from ordinary departments; it's a mishmash. According to hospital regulations, as long as a patient has a need, we must see them. Whether it's headaches and fevers, or car accidents, burns, and acute diseases, we have to take care of them all. Usually, there are only two doctors on duty; here is the internal medicine diagnostic area, there is the surgical area."

The volume of emergencies in Tuya Hospital is frighteningly high, with just two doctors, it's unimaginable.

How busy would it get?

"Working in emergency is extremely tough; our department operates on three shifts. Due to the shortage of staff, sometimes, unavoidable circumstances even necessitate continuous shifts. You need to be prepared to endure hardships."

Dr. Xu gave the two a precaution.

"As long as it contributes to growth, enduring hardships is nothing. I've once worked a 36-hour shift in the county People's Hospital, nearly collapsing."

Jin Mingxi said with a laugh.

Zhou Can had deduced early that Jin Mingxi was a community doctor.

Bachelor's degree, aged 35, likely with twelve to thirteen years of working experience.

In terms of surgical skills, Jin Mingxi was no weaker than the current Zhou Can.

"What about you? Afraid of hardships?"

Dr. Xu was pleased with Jin Mingxi's response and turned to look at Zhou Can.

"I'm not afraid of hardships; I'm just worried that Dr. Xu might not trust me enough, coddling me like a baby every step of the way, not giving me chances to grow." Zhou Can needed to keep diagnosing and treating diseases to earn Experience Points and level up quickly.

His biggest fear was missing out on training opportunities.

Initially, he wanted to join General Surgery as a trainee.

Because Deputy Director Liu had already placed some trust in him and promised to cultivate him.

Unfortunately, man plans and god laughs; the chief director of surgery didn't consider Zhou Can at all during personnel selection.

He picked the returned scholar, Du Leng, instead.

"Don't worry, there will be plenty of opportunities for practice. However, as a trainee under me, I must see that you have the capability before I delegate any responsibility for you to try." Dr. Xu said earnestly.

"Dr. Zhou wants training opportunities, huh? I have plenty over here! I'm counting on you two newcomers to grow quickly, to help us share some of the burden."

A young doctor, currently on duty, took time to greet him with a smile.

The news of Zhou Can's achievements in the emergency room had already spread, and the department's doctors and nurses were particularly polite to him.

"Luo Yong, don't multitask while treating patients, be careful of making mistakes." Dr. Xu advised the young doctor, then continued, "Come on, I'll take you to the observation and infusion rooms to have a look."

He was possibly worried about disturbing the two doctors on duty and did not introduce more, leading the two to the observation and infusion rooms.

Here, one could mostly see only nurses bustling about.

Without emergencies, doctors rarely visited these two areas.

"Hey, Dr. Zhou, hello!"

A pretty nurse greeted Zhou Can with a smile.

"I remember you, you were that brave girl who confronted Doctor He in the emergency room just now." Zhou Can responded with a smile.

"Gee, gee, gee…"

She covered her mouth, laughing until her eyes squinted.

"Cardiologists always act high and mighty; having the chance to put one in place is worth thanking you for creating that opportunity. My name is Ye Tingting, responsible for monitoring patients in the observation room and occasionally helping in the emergency room. Dr. Zhou, if there's anything, just find me."

Not only was she a brave girl, but she was also particularly enthusiastic.

"Haha, then from now on, please cover me, Beauty Ye."

Zhou Can laughed heartily.

He found the Emergency Department's family atmosphere to be quite nice.

"Let me take you to the two most core places in the Emergency Department, the ICU and the operating room."

The Emergency Department essentially comprises of internal and surgical consulting areas, observation rooms, infusion rooms, emergency rooms, operating rooms, and ICU.

Where a department's strength is truly reflected is in the operating room and the ICU.

The operating room was Zhou Can's favorite.

Just, he wondered, what kind of surgeries do they perform in the Emergency Department's operating room? Would he be able to get a chance to train?