Chapter 35 - A Dramatic Female Patient

Chapter 35: A Dramatic Female PatientSoon, the ambulance arrived at City Hospital’s emergency department. The burned patient disembarked the vehicle and hurriedly made her way to the nurse’s station.

With a concerned look, she exclaimed, “I’ve been burned. Please, help me treat it quickly.”

Xiao Li assessed the situation and inquired, “Where is the burn located?”

The patient replied, “It’s on my thigh. I was scalded by boiling water.”

Taking her to an examination room, Xiao Li had the patient remove her pants, revealing reddened skin with no deeper injuries.

Xiao Li couldn’t resist commenting, “Miss, are you sure you need to see a doctor for this?”

The patient retorted, “Of course, I need a doctor; schedule an appointment for me.”

Xiao Li complied, “Dr. Lin Feng has the fewest patients. I’ll schedule an appointment with him for you.”

The patient persisted, “I want the fastest service, cut in line.”

Xiao Li professionally replied, “I’m sorry, but most patients here have more serious conditions. It’s not possible to cut in line.”

In the consultation room, Lin Feng was diagnosing a patient with a cough when he heard a loud argument outside.

“I said I want to cut in line. My condition is severe!”

“You only have slight skin redness; it’s not serious enough to cut in line.”

“Do you know how wealthy I am? Any injury affects my beauty as a woman. I want to cut in line!”

“No cutting in line allowed! This is a hospital; many patients are waiting. What makes your minor injury special?”

“Remember my name, Wang Yanli! You’ll hear from my complaint!”

The argument intensified, with other patients joining in.

“This girl is dramatic, fussing over a minor burn.”

“My child has a 39-degree fever and is still waiting.”

“I’m bleeding and waiting!”

“Do you know she called an ambulance for a minor burn? That’s overreacting!”

Patients and nurses were shocked.

Lin Feng was also surprised.

However, the dramatic patient wasn’t one to underestimate; she called her father. A chief dermatologist arrived in less than 10 minutes, attending to the patient and scolding Nurse Xiao Li. He even demanded an apology.

Xiao Li stood firm, “If I apologize, how can I do my job? What about other patients? I refuse to apologize for this!”

Patients around applauded, saying, “Well said!”

The chief physician left in embarrassment, escorting the patient away. Finally, the emergency room regained its tranquility.

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At the surgical outpatient department, Deputy Chief Physician Zhu Tao attended to a female patient recently diagnosed with pulmonary hydatid disease by Dr. Lin Feng.

“Did you go to the emergency department for treatment?”

“Yes.”

Zhu Tao examined the reports and forms and noticed a familiar name: Lin Feng.

“Did Dr. Lin Feng provide you with these examination forms?”

“Yes.”

“What was Dr. Lin’s diagnosis?”

“Pulmonary hydatid disease… Doctor, is this pulmonary hydatid disease?”

Zhu Tao nodded, “I also believe it’s pulmonary hydatid disease. This condition requires thoracotomy surgery to remove all the hydatid cysts. Is that alright with you?”

The female patient agreed, “No problem. I want the surgery as soon as possible.”

Curious, Zhu Tao asked, “Why didn’t you have the surgery done by Dr. Lin? Why did you come to me?”

The husband explained, “We feel that having you perform the surgery is safer.” Sᴇaʀch* Thᴇ ɴøᴠel Fɪre.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of nøvels early and in the highest quality.

The brother added, “That’s right. Dr. Lin is too young, and we aren’t at ease with him.”

Zhu Tao sweated inwardly but smiled, “Then go pay the fees and get admitted…”

Payment was made, and the admission was arranged. Fasting, and bowel preparation, all in preparation for the surgery.

On the third day, the female patient was wheeled into the operating room, with her husband, brother, father, and mother present.

“She should be alright, right…”

“No problem. The surgeon leading the operation is a deputy chief physician and a renowned thoracic surgeon. He has performed many surgeries.”

“Then I’m relieved.”

“By the way, I heard it wasn’t him originally?” The mother asked curiously.

The husband proudly said, “That’s right, initially, it was a young doctor from the emergency department. He looked very young and probably hadn’t performed many surgeries.”

The brother added, “Exactly. If we had let him perform the surgery, it would have been dangerous. Luckily, we reacted in time.”

The mother shivered at the thought, “Thank goodness you stopped it. Otherwise, our daughter’s life might have been at stake.”

The father praised, “You two did well.”

The female patient with pulmonary hydatid disease inside the operating room was already under general anesthesia.

Deputy Chief Physician Zhu Tao opened her chest, exposing the surgical field. A large mass of hydatid cysts became visible in the lower right corner of the lung. They were round and golden, resembling agate or pearls—quite beautiful.