CHAPTER 834: CHAPTER 334: THE HANDS-OFF BOSS, SEEKING HELP FROM CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY (PART 2)

Director Shang also instructed Zhou Can to help more with the work in Digestive Internal Medicine, but he ended up staying in Pediatrics for over an hour. When Director Shang finds out, he’ll probably have some words to say.

Zhou Can simply went to the cafeteria for lunch, then returned to work in Digestive Internal Medicine.

Shortly before one in the afternoon, Director Shang arrived.

Seeing Zhou Can handling the patients of the group, he was very pleased.

"Xiao Zhou, well done! Once you’re done with this case, hurry to the clinic to join me. It’s almost one o’clock, I’ll take them to the clinic first."

Zhou Can felt secretly happy, it seemed he had passed this hurdle.

However, the child with congenital heart disease still needs a surgical plan devised.

He decided that after work, he would go to Cardiothoracic Surgery to seek help from Director Hu Kan.

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The afternoon’s outpatient sessions went by quickly, and sitting in with Director Shang provided a wealth of useful knowledge.

Although Director Shang is strict with his subordinate doctors, he is also very patient when teaching them. With high competence, he explains things in a simple way, sharing precious diagnostic and treatment experience with them, which was very beneficial to Zhou Can.

After work, Zhou Can headed straight to Cardiothoracic Surgery.

The same building, the same busy scene, yet he clearly felt some change.

He couldn’t quite pinpoint it, but the atmosphere in the department seemed not to be the familiar one from before.

After all, he had left Cardiothoracic Surgery more than a year ago.

"Dr. Zhou is here! Long time no see!"

A passing doctor greeted him warmly with a smile.

"Haha, it has been a while. It’s inevitable, every day is busy as hell. Has Director Hu Kan finished work? I’ve come to consult him about some medical issues."

Zhou Can asked.

"Director Hu’s health has been declining recently, and he rarely performs surgeries himself now. But as long as his health allows, he comes to the department every day. Sometimes he sits in the clinic, sometimes he guides other doctors in surgery. You wouldn’t know, when we’re reprimanded during surgery, Director Hu often mentions your name."

Hearing about Director Hu Kan’s poor health, Zhou Can couldn’t help but feel concerned.

Director Hu Kan isn’t actually very old, at least in this era of an average life expectancy of 78 years, around 60 doesn’t really count as old. Many men in good care have bodies at 60 as robust as young fellows.

Doctors are the ones who understand health the most in this world, yet they are also the ones who least care for their own health.

Especially surgeons, who often perform surgeries for seven or eight hours, even over ten hours. By the time they’re done working, mealtime has long passed.

There’s also the issue of drinking water; in the operating room, no matter how thirsty you are, you can’t drink water.

Then there’s the irregular rest schedule; even at three in the morning, no matter how soundly they’re sleeping, the moment the phone rings, their nerves instantly tighten. They’re worried about any issues with the patients in the department.

Rushing back to the hospital in the middle of the night to rescue patients is commonplace.

Some have done research showing that doctors’ average lifespan is only 54 years. This is a frightening statistical result.

If it were published, many teenagers might drop the idea of studying medicine.

"Why mention me?"

Zhou Can didn’t understand why other doctors’ reprimands were related to him.

"Praising your talent in surgery and rapid learning progress! Director Hu also says that having a disciple like you is a very joyful thing. Oh, by the way, you’re in luck today, Director Hu is still in the office, though after listening to doctors’ summaries, he’s likely finishing soon. Hurry over there!"

"Okay, thank you! Goodbye!"

Zhou Can quickly walked to the doctors’ office.

The door was ajar, inside the sounds of doctors discussing cases could be heard.

In many practical departments, summaries are never just formal reports and speeches, but rather these most straightforward case discussions.

Sometimes it even gets heated, almost like an argument.

Knock knock knock!

Zhou Can politely knocked on the door.

Although he was familiar with many doctors in Cardiothoracic Surgery, he still maintained the necessary politeness.

"Come in!"

A slightly aged, yet very composed voice replied.

It was Director Hu Kan’s voice.

As he pushed the door and entered the office, he immediately saw Director Xue Yan and others showing surprised expressions.

"Wow, Dr. Zhou is here!"

"Hello Director Hu! Director Xue, Director Le..."

Zhou Can smiled and greeted these old acquaintances one by one.

In private settings, he called Director Xue Yan Sister Yan. Their relationship was very close. The fundamental medical knowledge Zhou Can studied daily now was personally devised for him by Director Xue Yan.

When encountering difficult problems, he often consulted Director Xue Yan.

"I haven’t seen Xiao Zhou for a while. I don’t need to guess, I know he’s surely here to seek our help." Even though Director Hu Kan looked in poor color, his mental state was quite good.

Especially with Zhou Can’s arrival, bringing joy and making him feel very happy.

"Haha, Director Hu is still so prescient, nothing can be concealed from you. Yesterday in Pediatrics, I tried officially consultation for a day, saw a male child with congenital heart disease, not yet four years old. This child’s condition is very serious, now with severe cyanosis all over the body, even had oxygen deprivation fainting. The family has agreed to hospitalization for surgery, but I have no confidence inside, and Pediatrics there is forcing me to host it. I’m helpless, so I came here to seek guidance from everyone."