Rebirth of a Doctor Without Regrets

Chapter 116 Improvement Report

Wang Xiao rubbed his throbbing temples and drank two glasses of warm water.

After rushing back from the capital, Wang Xiao only slept for an hour. It seems that even the system couldn't eliminate the discomfort brought on by the journey.

Wang Xiao first went to the ward to check on the patients.

His first patient, Mr. Zhou, who underwent a second valve surgery, recovered very well. The moist rales in his lungs had disappeared, and his mental state had improved considerably.

The second case involves Shen Hao's maternal grandfather, who has been transferred to another hospital without saying a word, and it seems his recovery is going quite well.

Wang Xiao has made rapid progress in the past six months at the Second Hospital thanks to the system, but if there's anything he can really boast about, it's these two incredibly difficult secondary surgeries.

After giving the on-duty nurses instructions, Wang Xiao dragged her tired body back to the on-duty rest room.

He lay down on his cot, too lazy to even take off his white coat, and fell into a deep sleep.

An hour later, the alarm clock rang, but it was still pitch black outside the window.

Wang Xiao rubbed his eyes, got up and washed his face with cold water, which made him more awake.

He sat at his desk and opened the evaluation criteria document issued by Director Lin.

For the hospital, this is indeed an opportunity for leapfrog development; for him, it is an excellent springboard to break free from the identity of a resident physician and grow rapidly.

Promoting meritorious personnel and granting them priority in promotions, while having no additional staffing quotas during normal times—these are all empty promises.

However, if a provincial-level cardiothoracic disease center can be established, there will be additional staffing that requires real money to allocate. It can be said that this is the most cost-effective time to make a contribution.

Wang Xiao opened the document and compared it with the technical capabilities, the treatment of difficult cases, scientific research achievements, talent pool, and radiating influence.

We reviewed our situation one by one regarding the six key quality and safety indicators.

In terms of technical skills, he wrote without hesitation: He volunteered to participate in all the high-difficulty surgeries performed by the three backbone doctors, Lin Gaoming, Shen Hao, and Zhu Chunhua, to observe and learn throughout the process and accumulate surgical experience.

Regarding the treatment of complex cases: We will focus on patients undergoing secondary valve surgery. These patients have complex conditions and are difficult to treat, which is a plus in the evaluation. We plan to proactively connect with outpatient clinics, screen eligible patients, and actively admit them. We will meticulously perform every step of the process, from preoperative assessment and intraoperative procedures to postoperative follow-up, accumulating a sufficient number of clinical cases to gradually develop this into a core surgical technique for the department.

In terms of research achievements: the main achievement is the paper "Application and Preliminary Clinical Experience of Novel Ex vivo Artificial Valve Reconstruction Technique in Secondary Tricuspid Valve Replacement," a collaboration with Zhu Chunhua. The first draft has been completed, and further refinement of the data based on new clinical cases is all that's needed. Additionally, the mold samples agreed upon with Aibo Medical are also progressing. Once the samples are in place and further clinical validation is completed, the surgical technique will be perfected, and research projects will be applied for to promote the standardization and widespread adoption of the technique. This will be a major highlight in the evaluation.

Regarding talent development, Wang Xiao recalled her own helplessness when she first joined the department and had an idea in mind: she would take the initiative to take on more teaching work for resident trainees and interns, and combine her own surgical experience to teach them basic operations, preoperative preparation, and postoperative care points. She would also involve them in simple surgical assistance work to help them quickly adapt to the clinical rhythm and cultivate more young talents for the department.

What troubled him most was the radiation-driven effect; it was difficult to do anything of practical significance under such high-intensity work.

After a moment of contemplation, his eyes lit up, and he wrote: "I will dedicate half a day each month to the children's welfare home in Chuncheng City to conduct free clinics for cardiothoracic diseases. I will perform heart auscultation and basic examinations for the children in the welfare home, popularize children's cardiothoracic health knowledge, screen children with potential heart diseases, and provide diagnosis and treatment advice and medical guidance to children in need. This will not only fulfill my responsibilities as a doctor, but also expand the influence of the hospital and department."

Actually, all you need is for your father, the hospital director, to issue a certificate for free medical consultation.

Finally, there is quality and safety, which is the bottom line for medical professionals and the basis for evaluation.

Wang Xiao wrote: Strictly abide by all the rules and regulations of the hospital and department, resolutely implement the three-level ward round system, strictly cooperate with the hospital's infection control policy, and standardize operating procedures.

After typing the last word and listening to the whirring of the printer, Wang Xiao let out a long sigh of relief.

It was already 2 a.m. He got up and walked towards Lin Gaoming's office, intending to put the report directly in the file box at the director's office door.

As I approached Director Lin's office, the door was ajar, and I could hear the sound of documents being tidied up coming from inside.

Wang Xiao gently pushed open the door, but did not see Lin Gaoming. Instead, she saw a young girl in a light-colored business skirt sitting in Lin Gaoming's seat, busy with her work.

Her long, black hair was tied in a low ponytail. Her profile was soft, her skin was fair, and her eyebrows and eyes were delicate. She looked exceptionally beautiful and had a youthful yet capable air about her.

Hearing the noise, the girl looked up, saw Wang Xiao, and stood up: "Hello, Director Lin is resting. Is there something you need?"

Wang Xiao paused for a moment, then nodded: "I am Wang Xiao, and you are?"

"My name is Sun Qiaoqiao, and I'm Director Lin's office secretary," the girl stepped forward and extended her hand. "I used to be Director Lin's student, and I've heard him mention you before, saying you're incredibly capable. Today I finally meet you in person, and you're even more handsome than I imagined!"

As she spoke, a mischievous glint in her eyes, she gave Wang Xiao a wicked smile.

Wang Xiao was a little confused by her sudden mischievous smile. He subconsciously squeezed her hand. Her fingertips were delicate and smooth, and the touch was excellent.

Wang Xiao quickly withdrew his hand and handed over the report, saying, "I'm here to submit a report. Director Lin isn't here, so I'll give it to you."

Sun Qiaoqiao took the report and said with a smile, "No problem, it's my job. By the way, Dr. Wang Xiao, there's something I need to tell you."

She leaned closer, lowered her voice, and said with a hint of playfulness, "If you need to use the third-line duty room in the future, remember to let me know first, so you don't bump into Director Lin. That would be so embarrassing."

Wang Xiao paused for a moment, then realized what she meant: "Okay, thank you for reminding me. I'll let you know in advance next time. If there's nothing else, I'll be going now. You should go ahead too."

Before Wang Xiao could finish speaking, Sun Qiaoqiao suddenly covered her mouth, leaned forward slightly, and gagged violently.

Her face turned pale instantly, and even her eyes reddened.

Seeing this, Wang Xiao quickly glanced at her expression and noticed her slightly protruding belly.

Although it wasn't obvious, combined with her gagging reaction, a thought instantly popped into his mind.

As a cardiac surgeon, although he doesn't specialize in obstetrics and gynecology, he can still accurately diagnose basic common symptoms, which are clearly signs of morning sickness.

Could it be...?

Wang Xiao didn't bother him any further, simply telling him to "take care and get some rest" before turning and leaving the office.