This miracle doctor just wants to be fired!

Chapter 52 Adhering to Principles, Lacking Flexibility

After Zhou Cheng's two procedures in the emergency observation room today, the young nurses like Zhao Wenqi and the newly hired doctors like Fang Hang were filled with admiration for him.

Being able to stand up to the dean is something not everyone has the courage to do!

While it may be due to a lack of strong connections, Zhou Cheng's ability to stand firm in his own opinions is something most people cannot do.

……

Let's rewind to half an hour ago.

When Dean Duan Bingzheng hung up the phone with Jiang Tao, the meeting in his office was at a crucial point.

Several mid-level leaders sat around the long conference table, including directors of various clinical departments, including Li Degang, the director of the emergency department, as well as directors of administrative departments, such as the director of the medical affairs department and the director of the nursing department.

Each person had a stack of materials for the third-tier hospital review spread out in front of them, and the atmosphere in the meeting room was serious and tense.

After hanging up the phone, Dean Duan smiled gently at everyone and placed his phone lightly on the corner of the table: "I'm sorry, I just received a call from a patient. It was a small misunderstanding, but it's been resolved."

"Let's continue discussing the materials for the tertiary hospital review. We were just talking about case quality control. Director Li, what's the recent case pass rate in your emergency department?"

Li Degang was stunned for a moment. He had vaguely heard the dean mention the name "Zhou Cheng" and was wondering about it when he heard the question.

"Dean Duan, our emergency department has been focusing on standardizing case procedures recently, and the pass rate has improved a lot compared to last month. However, we still occasionally have complaints about the treatment process, such as asking for a month's leave slip, or asking us to revise the medical records regarding medical insurance reimbursement issues."

These words seemed to resonate with Dean Duan, who nodded slightly: "It's normal for patients to have opinions, but we must uphold our bottom line. Like that phone call just now, the patient wanted the doctor to change the medical record, writing the fall after drinking as a work accident, which is absolutely unacceptable."

"Medical records are medical documents and legal evidence. Changing even a single word can cause serious problems. It will not only affect the patient's subsequent treatment, but also create hidden dangers for the hospital. If it is found during the review of the top-tier hospital, it will be a fatal flaw."

Li Qiang, deputy director of the medical affairs department, immediately chimed in: "Dean Duan is right. Last week we also handled a dispute caused by unclear medical records. Fortunately, it was clarified in the end, otherwise it would have been a big problem."

Dean Duan nodded slowly, his gaze sweeping over everyone, before suddenly changing the subject: "However, we must also understand the patients' difficulties. That patient just now seemed to be in the process of being nominated for an award, worried that his medical records would affect his selection, so it's understandable that he was a little emotional. As managers, we must adhere to principles, but we must also be compassionate; we can't let patients feel that we are cold and indifferent."

He paused, looked at Li Degang, and asked in a serious tone, "By the way, Director Li Degang, isn't there a probationary doctor named Zhou Cheng in your department? How much do you know about him?"

Li Degang was taken aback, not expecting the dean to suddenly ask about Zhou Cheng. He quickly replied, "Zhou Cheng is a master's graduate who just joined this year. He has a solid foundation and good work ability, but... he's just sometimes too principled and not very flexible. Director Li Qiang of the Medical Affairs Department should know about this."

The department heads were all stunned when they heard Li Degang's words.

The first half of this statement is not important; what is important is the following part, "adhere to principles and do not compromise," which is the main point Li Degang wanted to make.

It seems that this young doctor named Zhou Cheng is not very popular with Li Degang. Saying such things directly to the hospital director is tantamount to making things difficult for him!

Li Qiang, deputy director of the medical affairs department, was quite helpless.

Li Degang really didn't like Zhou Cheng. Actually, he quite admired Zhou Cheng, but in this situation, he could only nod in agreement: "Last month, several patients complained about Zhou Cheng, but it was all resolved in the end. It was all because the patients interfered too much in the treatment process."

"It's good to stick to principles." Dean Duan nodded slightly upon hearing this. "Nowadays, many young doctors are afraid of offending patients and tend to compromise when faced with problems, which can easily lead to issues."

"It is commendable that Zhou Cheng was able to uphold medical record standards and not be swayed by threats or benefits from patients. This is worthy of encouragement."

"Go back and tell him that the hospital supports his approach, as long as he follows the rules, the hospital will cover for him if any problems arise."

Li Degang was taken aback. Although he didn't quite understand what had happened, he still nodded: "Okay, Dean Duan, I'll go back and tell Zhou Cheng to rest assured and focus on his work."

The meeting lasted another half hour until a supplementary plan for the review materials was finalized, and then everyone gradually left.

Only when Dean Duan was alone in the office did he pick up his phone again and find President Jiang's number.

He frowned slightly. Although he had only "eaten together a few times" with President Jiang, it wouldn't be good to directly offend him. He needed to find a way to prevent the hospital from violating regulations while also appeasing the other party.

After the call connected, Dean Duan's tone was gentler than before: "President Jiang, I was in a meeting just now and didn't have time to talk to you much. I've got your commendation in mind. I asked around and found out that the selection mainly focuses on work performance. As for the medical records, it's a small matter. As long as there are no disputes later, it generally won't have any impact."

A muffled voice came from the receiver: "Dean Duan, but the medical record says 'injury after drinking,' which doesn't look good."

"I know you care," Dean Duan patiently advised. "But medical records really can't be changed; that's a red line. But don't worry, I've already spoken to the emergency department and asked them to file your medical records separately. Unless there's a medical need, they won't be disclosed to anyone."

"If you're really worried, I'll help you explain after the selection process is over. Just say that you were with a client and accidentally fell, and that you didn't drink on your own initiative."

These words gave President Jiang a way out, and his tone finally softened.

"Then I'll have to trouble Dean Duan. I acted a bit impulsively today."

"It's nothing, it's all for work," Dean Duan said with a smile. "Just focus on recovering. If you need any help, feel free to call me anytime."

……

At this moment, in the emergency department office, Zhou Cheng was sighing in front of the system panel.

[Host Information]

Name: Zhou Cheng

[Occupation: Emergency Department Probationary Physician]

Education: Master of Clinical Medicine

Age: 25

[Department: Emergency Department, Jinghua City First People's Hospital]

Skills mastered: Venous puncture (proficient level), cardiopulmonary resuscitation (expert level), pericardiocentesis (proficient level), coronary angiography (master level), electrocardiogram interpretation (master level)...

[Status Bar: Comprehension +20% (Passive Buff), Probability of Encountering Critically Ill Patients +20% (Passive Buff)]

[Title: Emergency Room Specialist (Passive BFF): Patient volume +5%]

[Title: Emergency Room Doctor (Passive BFF): Patient cooperation +5%]

[Title: Medical Iron Mask (Passive BFF): Deterrence +20% when patients and their families attempt to violate regulations; Senior physician's trust in the host +5%]

[System Main Quest: Receive a huge reward upon being dismissed from the Municipal People's Hospital.]

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