This miracle doctor just wants to be fired!

After a busy morning, Zhou Cheng could finally take a breather.

He had just sat down in the doctor's office, picked up his enamel mug, and made himself a cup of hot tea.

The tea leaves were brought from my hometown; they're cheap and can be steeped for a long time. When hot water is poured in, the tea leaves turn over in the jar, releasing a faint aroma.

Looking back on the two patients this morning, I was busy for more than three hours without even having time to drink a sip of water.

Especially for that patient with cardiac tamponade, without family members present, most doctors wouldn't be as determined as Zhou Cheng to open a green channel and dare to start the operation directly.

Because if a medical dispute occurs, even if the procedure itself is correct, the lack of signed informed consent puts the doctor at a disadvantage from the start.

At best, they might face complaints from family members, have their performance bonuses reduced, and be required to write self-criticisms; at worst, their professional licenses might be revoked, they might lose their jobs, or even face legal consequences.

Even a senior emergency room doctor like Li Degang, who has worked in the hospital for nearly twenty years, might not be as decisive as Zhou Cheng in this situation, let alone other young doctors in the emergency department.

Fortunately, the outcome was good. The patient's vital signs stabilized, and the family members were extremely grateful when they arrived. Nothing went wrong.

Now, the way the medical staff in the entire emergency department, especially Zhou Cheng's two students Zhao Xiao and Wang Zihao, as well as the nurses who were in the resuscitation room this morning, look at Zhou Cheng is completely different.

There was admiration, surprise, and even a hint of respect.

Being able to completely disregard one's own future and risks in that situation, and think of saving lives first, is something that not everyone can do.

Zhou Cheng took a sip of hot tea, and he understood the situation perfectly well.

In fact, if he didn't have the system with him and be 100% confident in his actions, he probably wouldn't have been able to be so decisive.

Perhaps in the end, we will still have to operate to save lives, but it will definitely not be as fast and decisive as it is now, and we cannot guarantee that the puncture will be successful on the first try without any complications.

He had just placed his teacup on the table when the office door was pushed open.

Around lunchtime, just before the end of the workday, Director Chen Ming came over.

He had just finished a meeting at the department headquarters. His white coat was unbuttoned, he was holding a notebook, and he had a slight smile on his face.

He had heard everything that happened that morning from Li Degang, from beginning to end.

When Chen Ming entered the office, everyone stood up to greet him: "Director Chen."

Chen Ming waved his hand, signaling everyone to go about their business, then walked straight to Zhou Cheng's desk, pulled up a chair, sat down, and said with a smile, "Xiao Zhou, you did a great job this morning, very well done."

Zhou Cheng smiled, a little embarrassed: "Director Chen, it was just a matter of timing. The patient's condition was too urgent, and there was no other way but to take action."

"No other way? Your pericardiocentesis is even more standard than that of a senior attending cardiologist. It was successful on the first try without any complications. This is not something you can achieve just by being lucky."

Chen Ming's tone was full of praise.

"I just came from the cardiology department. The doctors who consulted with me all said that your procedure was flawless. Most importantly, you have the courage to make the decision to save lives in that situation, which is more valuable than technical skill."

Li Degang, who was standing next to him, also came over and said with a smile, "That's right, Director Chen. I was really nervous at the time. Without a family member's signature, the ultrasound department and the cardiology department couldn't get there in time. The patient was about to stop beating. Only Zhou Cheng dared to step in. If it were me, I would have hesitated for a long time."

Chen Ming nodded, his smile slowly fading, and his tone becoming more serious as he looked at Zhou Cheng and said, "However, Zhou, besides praising you, I also want to tell you something honest. Your initial intention to save people was right, and your skills are excellent, but in the future, if you encounter a similar situation, you must learn to protect yourself first."

Zhou Cheng sat up straight and listened attentively.

"I'm not telling you not to save people. Emergency room doctors, when faced with this situation, must save people first. It's our duty."

Chen Ming's tone was very straightforward, without a single word of pretense.

"But while saving lives, you have to follow the proper procedures and leave room for maneuver. If you're lucky today and the family is understanding, they'll come and kneel down to thank you. But what if you encounter an unreasonable family member who insists on the fact that you didn't sign anything before proceeding? Even if you follow all the procedures correctly and save the person, you'll still have to spend half a year going through all that trouble."

He paused, then continued, "In the future, if we encounter such an emergency without family members present, firstly, we must keep the audio and video recording in the emergency room running the entire time. We must preserve all evidence, including all procedures, medical orders, and records of conversations with family members."

"Second, call the on-duty staff in the medical affairs department immediately to report the incident and have them file a record. The hospital will cover for you."

"Third, during the procedure, there must be at least two attending physicians or above present, double-checking and recording the entire process."

"These aren't just formalities; they're about protecting yourself. You're a promising talent, technically skilled, and responsible. I don't want you to stumble and ruin your future because of these things."

Zhou Cheng felt a warmth in his heart and nodded repeatedly: "I understand, Director Chen. Thank you for reminding me. I will definitely pay attention in the future and do all the necessary procedures properly."

"Okay, remember that." Chen Ming's expression softened again. "Wearing this white coat, saving lives is the top priority, but you can't put yourself in danger. Only by protecting yourself first can you save more people. You need to keep this principle in mind."

Being a doctor requires not only the courage to save lives, but also the ability to protect oneself; otherwise, one will lose the chance to continue saving lives.

Zhao Xiao and Wang Zihao, who were standing nearby, listened attentively and remembered every word Chen Ming said.

After finishing their conversation that morning, Chen Ming opened the blue folder in his hand and changed the subject, getting down to business: "By the way, Xiao Zhou, about the coronary intervention skills competition that I mentioned to you before, which is jointly organized by our hospital, the Jinghua Municipal Health Commission, and the Municipal Medical Association next month, received its official notification today. I came to confirm the specific time, competition rules, and prizes with you, and also to double-check with you whether there are any problems with your participation, right?"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Cheng immediately leaned forward and said, "No problem."

"That's good." Chen Ming smiled and nodded, handing him the official notice in the folder. "Look, the competition is scheduled for the 15th of next month, Saturday, all day, at our hospital's interventional training center. The competition consists of two parts. The first part is operation on a simulated vascular model. The top ten contestants can enter the final in the afternoon, which is the practical operation, performing surgery on a real patient."

Zhou Cheng held the notice and read it carefully, nodding occasionally and memorizing the key information.

"Let me explain the reward policy to you again." Chen Ming leaned back in his chair, his tone filled with obvious expectation. "The city's rewards this time are quite generous. The first prize for individuals is 20,000 yuan, and you'll directly receive a six-month advanced training opportunity at the Kyoto Cardiovascular Disease Center. The second and third prizes also have corresponding prize money. Even if you don't make it into the top three, as long as you reach the finals, you'll receive city-level Category I continuing education credits, as well as an official certificate issued by the Municipal Medical Association."

"In addition, the institute also provided supplementary rewards."

Chen Ming added a sentence.

"For the first prize, the hospital will give an extra 50,000 yuan bonus, and you can also apply for the hospital's young talent training program, and your chief surgeon authority will be further expanded."

Chen Ming looked at him, his tone very serious.

"Prepare well, not only for your own development, but also to make our emergency department proud, and let all the hospitals in the city see that our emergency department's intervention is not a joke, but something we really have the skills to do."

Zhou Cheng folded the notice and put it in his desk drawer. He looked up at Chen Ming and said, "Director Chen, don't worry, I will prepare well and do my best. I will never let our department or our hospital down."

Upon hearing this, Chen Ming immediately smiled and patted him on the shoulder: "Great! I've been waiting for you to say that! During the preparation period, I'll have Li Degang schedule your shifts a bit more loosely, mainly day shifts and fewer night shifts, so you have enough time to practice your skills."

Zhou Cheng nodded.

The hospital's internal reward this time is really generous, and he can also go to the Kyoto Cardiovascular Center for six months of advanced training. He really has to seize this opportunity.