Surgery Godfather
Chapter 1232 - 950 Let Go and Do It_2

Chapter 1232: Chapter 950 Let Go and Do It_2

Even the person who had introduced him didn’t know; they just thought this was a routine visit to the doctor. Little did they know, the patient had carefully orchestrated a trap to ensnare the unsuspecting doctor. There was no fracture. In order to win a lawsuit and secure a larger compensation, he meticulously concocted a fraud, exploiting the doctor’s unguarded moment to lure them into making a diagnosis.

If it weren’t for the hospital’s utmost efforts to protect itself, to help investigate and clarify the matter, the doctor would have found it very difficult to extricate themselves from this pit. This act of making a false diagnosis to swindle money was, after all, a criminal offense.

There were many other patients who hadn’t come themselves, sending acquaintances to the hospital to get a medical leave certificate on their behalf. They only mentioned asking a friend to help with a leave certificate, but in truth there were ulterior motives, dragging the doctor into the mess.

What was even more terrifying was that the baby was already dead; the family members brought the infant’s corpse to the emergency room at the hospital, then claimed the child had died and caused trouble for the hospital.

There was also an elderly person with a fracture, whom the family sent to the hospital for treatment. They deliberately made the elderly person walk with the support of two crutches and then intentionally caused a fall, exclaiming, "Oh no, we just came here because of a sprained leg, but now they’ve fallen in your hospital, the responsibility is yours," creating a scene and demanding free treatment.

Just encountering one of these black sheep could cast a lifelong shadow over a doctor’s heart.

Therefore, sometimes after seeing and hearing too much, one becomes hardened. Regardless of how tearfully the patient pleaded, Yang Ping insisted on a re-examination, and even had a graduate student accompany them throughout the process, ensuring unequivocally that these x-ray films belonged to the patient themselves before proceeding with any further action. Otherwise, it was simply a monumental trap. Some scenarios were so ambiguous that no one could tell truth from falsehood or know where the pitfalls lay.

One should have a conscience in their dealings, but this conscience shouldn’t be misused or taken advantage of by others for their foolish games.

Doing good deeds also requires the right approach; one can’t afford to entrap themselves.

"He has already undergone many tests—"

Professor Cao was sympathetic toward the patient, but Yang Ping waved his hand, "Do another one, see the latest manifestation of the lung images. Only with the latest image manifestations can we make an accurate judgment."

At the same time, Yang Ping wrote a few words on a piece of paper, then gestured for graduate student Xiao Wu to come over, pointing at the words on the paper and said, "You go find this doctor, tell them Professor Yang asked for a check-up, he doesn’t charge, I’ve already made the call."

In reality, the paper read: "You must accompany them throughout the entire process, ensure he completes the examination himself."

Understanding, Xiao Wu nodded, "Okay, I’ll go now."

In less than half an hour, Xiao Wu returned with Ou Lianfeng after completing the check-up. Before they got back to the clinic, Yang Ping and Professor Cao had already reviewed the images on the computer in advance. Stage three pneumoconiosis, there was no doubt about it, those x-ray films were indeed his own. This diagnosis was definitely accurate.

Therefore, setting aside all unrelated matters, the patient indeed had stage three pneumoconiosis and could be conclusively diagnosed as such. However, the issue they were facing was real and objective: aside from the local occupational disease prevention and treatment center, other hospitals, including Sanbo Hospital, did not have the qualifications to make such a diagnosis.

Even if it was one hundred percent pneumoconiosis, you couldn’t make a diagnosis. To do so would be a violation and illegal.

What to do?

"I’ve been running around for years, now utterly exhausted, without a single solution, and no hospital is willing to diagnose me," Ou Lianfeng said with a tone of despair.

Professor Cao explained, "It’s not that they are unwilling to diagnose you; it’s that they lack the qualification. If they made a diagnosis, it would be a violation, even illegal."

"But those with qualifications aren’t making the diagnosis either; it really feels hopeless," Ou Lianfeng replied with extreme helplessness.

"If we were to make a diagnosis, the only option would be a thoracotomy for lung examination!" Xiao Wu was quite familiar with the situation and sympathized with the patient, hoping he could somehow be of help.

Yang Ping was pondering when Xiao Wu added, "We can only perform surgery, a thoracotomy, resect a lobe of the lung for pathological examination. A pathological diagnosis is the gold standard; there shouldn’t be any problem with that, and if we make a pathological diagnosis, they couldn’t possibly deny it."

"If it’s really too troublesome for you, I’ll just go back, I know it’s difficult for you too," Ou Lianfeng began packing up, ready to leave.

Yang Ping said, "Wait a minute, don’t rush, you stay. If a diagnosis is to be made, we can only perform a thoracotomy for lung examination. Will you go through with that?"

Ou Lianfeng was overjoyed and immediately nodded, "Yes! I’ve heard doctors talk about this method before, but no doctor has dared to do it."

"Xiao Wu, admit him to the hospital, perform a thoracotomy and resect a lobe of the lung for post-operative pathological examination." Yang Ping was decisive, setting aside all other considerations; there was absolutely no problem with this diagnosis, so why not make it?

"Before the surgery, I reported to Dean Xia and hoped for his support,"

Yang Ping knew that this surgery carried significant risks, risks that were greater than any he had encountered before, not due to the technical difficulty but other aspects.

"Great!" Xiao Wu immediately made arrangements for the patient’s hospital admission certificate. With Professor Yang’s help, things would be much easier.

Ou Lianfeng couldn’t believe it: "You’re willing to open my chest and examine my lung? You’re willing to provide a diagnosis?"

"Yes! But our final diagnosis can only be based on objective facts. Whatever the pathology report says, that’s the diagnosis!" Yang Ping said clearly.

Ou Lianfeng nodded, "I know, I am willing to take all the risks. Apart from this, I have nowhere else to turn."

After informing him of some details regarding hospital admission, Ou Lianfeng immediately went to handle the admission procedures. Another hospital had previously suggested this method but had been afraid to proceed with the surgery. Now that Sanbo Hospital was willing, Ou Lianfeng truly felt grateful, as it meant that his years of struggle might finally be resolved.

After Ou Lianfeng had left, Professor Cao asked Yang Ping, "What do you think about this matter?"

"If we don’t take on this surgery, who else would dare to? Where can this patient go to get a diagnosis? Letting him leave wouldn’t sit well with my conscience," Yang Ping said, moved.

Professor Cao nodded, "Yes, that’s true."

"I will report to Dean Xia, we must inform him. Otherwise, if serious consequences arise, the hospital will be caught off guard in dealing with them," Yang Ping declared.

At that moment, Dean Sun happened to come to the outpatient department for something and stopped by Professor Cao’s office. Professor Cao briefed Dean Sun about the situation, and Dean Sun’s face changed color: "We absolutely cannot do this. If we do, the hospital will be penalized, Dean Xia will lose his job, and Professor Yang might also get into serious trouble. The local patient’s people will come after you."

Dean Sun understood the difficult politics involved. How could such troublesome matters be handled?

"Is it that serious?"

Professor Cao was greatly surprised.

Dean Sun said, "You don’t understand the complex issues involved. Anyway, trust me, don’t bring trouble upon yourself. Better to have less trouble than more. This is not within our responsibilities."

"What should we do then?"

Professor Cao seemed at a loss.

"The surgery hasn’t been done yet, right? Quickly have the patient discharged, quickly! We mustn’t poke this hornet’s nest, absolutely not! There are so many things in this world that can cause distress, and we’re not supposed to intervene in all of them. We just need to do our job well; why bother attracting such troubles," Dean Sun said and then left quickly after taking a phone call.

"Remember, you absolutely must not proceed with this. It’s tough to explain now that you’ve already admitted the patient, but if needed, I can have the Medical Services Office send someone to explain. Quickly have him leave; this is big trouble, trust me," Dean Sun cautioned Yang Ping and Professor Cao before leaving.

"Is this matter really so serious? It’s just one surgery, one diagnosis," Xiao Wu was very surprised.

Professor Cao nodded, "Indeed, it is a serious matter, so serious that it’s questionable whether our hospital can withstand it. How did Dean Xia respond?"

"The Dean said—’You go ahead and do it. If the sky falls, he’ll bear it. He doesn’t believe in this superstition.’"

"That makes things easier. Xia Changjiang really has some guts. This could be a historic moment for Sanbo Hospital. I wonder if Dean Xia can withstand it," Old Cao said, worried.

Yang Ping said firmly, "We’ll withstand it together, there’s nothing to fear, let’s prepare for the surgery."

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