Dream Tree Nursery (3)
If Kangcheol Hospital performed the surgery incorrectly, Kangpo Hospital’s post-surgery management is a mess.
While receiving treatment, Kim Jeong-hyuk was infected with antibiotic-resistant bacteria and suffered from sepsis.
In addition, he was additionally diagnosed with diseases such as sigmoid colon anal fistula necrotizing fasciitis.
At this point, it’s not like I went there to treat the disease, but to get sick.
It doesn’t end there.
There was also a delay in treatment at Gangpo Hospital.
The power was transferred at 4pm, but the emergency surgery actually began at 10pm.
“Fuck you, you bastards. You have to do it to the extent possible.”
Choi Ki-seok trembled.
After examining various records, it was revealed that general anesthesia was administered as many as nine times at intervals of 3 to 4 days, infection control was poor, and drugs such as haloperidol were used incorrectly.
The moment when an ominous premonition became a reality.
As expected, Kim Jeong-hyuk was not sick but was taken to the hospital.
Choi Ki-seok sat down and carefully analyzed the medical records and prepared the basis.
From now on, it is a battle of doctors against doctors, or a battle of knowledge.
The battlefield is general surgery, not thoracic surgery, which is his specialty.
More sharp preparation was needed.
* * *
The next day.
Ki-seok Choi visited the daycare center again as lunch time approached. And we had a conversation about Son Yang-hee and Kim Jeong-hyuk.
“You’re saying you didn’t have an appendectomy?”
Son Yang-hee looked like a surprised rabbit at Choi Ki-seok’s words.
“Yes. The surgeon accidentally resected the sigmoid colon. Cheol Hospital and Kangpo Hospital deliberately did not tell the director and the nursery about that fact.”
“······.”
“This is just the beginning.”
Choi Ki-seok calmly explained the medical negligence to both hospitals.
As she listened to the story, Son Yang-hee’s face turned red.
“Bad humans.”
Son Yang-hee bit her lip.
“While in the hospital, they said Jeonghyeok got sick because he didn’t follow the treatment well.”
“It was to avoid responsibility. It’s a typical tactic.”
“What should we do from now on?”
“I’m thinking of having a fight with the hospital.”
Choi Ki-seok explained the plan.
First of all, it was clear that the surgeon at Steel Hospital made a mistake during the surgery. So what about the surgeon?
You will be held criminally responsible.
Afterwards, I plan to receive compensation for the aftereffects from Kangcheol Hospital and Kangpo Hospital.
“Is that possible?”
A dark cloud covered Son Yang-hee’s face.
“They say that in the case of medical malpractice, the victim must prove the damage. And if a lawsuit is filed, wouldn’t it be a long fight?”
Son Yang-hee lost confidence.
I couldn’t deny that I was angry that Kim Jeong-hyuk was ruined due to a medical accident.
But the road to compensation seemed very difficult.
Because the finances of the orphanage were not tight right now.
In fact, she also looked into medical litigation out of frustration, but eventually gave up.
“Don’t worry. I will make sure you receive proper alimony and an apology.”
“Then thank you, but…”
“I understand that you will leave this matter to me.”
Choi Ki-seok said hello and left the director’s office.
After a while, the chicken that Ki-Seok Choi ordered was delivered to the orphanage. The children from the orphanage gathered together and ate chicken together.
Just one person.
Except for Kim Jeong-hyuk.
Kim Jeong-hyuk was not even present.
Choi Ki-seok went to Kim Jeong-hyeok’s room with a chicken.
“Jeonghyuk. Hello. I’m your brother who came to volunteer not long ago. Do you remember me?”
“yes.”
“What are you doing?”
“just doing nothing.”
Kim Jeong-hyuk stood at the window and looked blankly outside.
Even though I was talking to Choi Ki-seok, my gaze was still somewhere else.
“My brother ordered chicken, so let’s eat it together.”
“yes.”
I sat on the floor and ate chicken with Kim Jeong-hyuk.
In the past, Kim Jeong-hyeok used to rush at chicken with his eyes on fire, but now he could only helplessly nibble on one or two pieces.
The lifeless appearance made Choi Ki-seok’s heart ache.
I wasn’t this dark kid.
He was a child who always smiled brightly and took care of the children around him.
As old images overlapped, the pain grew like a snowball.
Choi Ki-seok tried various conversations while eating chicken. However, Kim Jeong-hyuk’s answer was short, so we couldn’t have a conversation.
[Use an encouragement skill..]
[The emotions of the person receiving encouragement brighten.]
[Immunity resistance and regenerative power slightly increase.]
When the skill was used, a light that only Choi Ki-seok could see enveloped Kim Jeong-hyeok.
Accordingly, Kim Jeong-hyuk began to actively eat chicken.
It seems that as the bright emotions returned, an appetite developed.
“Drink Coke.”
Choi Ki-seok poured Coke into a cup and handed it to Kim Jeong-hyuk.
Kim Jeong-hyuk glanced at the cup he held out and smiled faintly.
“Haejin did the same thing.”
“······.”
“I’ve been eating chicken in a hurry for a long time. So Hae-jin hyung gave me some cola to eat on the go.”
“I see.”
Choi Ki-seok nodded slightly.
I can’t say it here.
In fact, he miraculously gained a new life even though it was predestined.
“What kind of person is that Haejin hyung?”
“He’s my favorite brother. He got into a car accident, so I can’t see him right now.”
“······.”
“I wish I had my brother by my side. I think I could do better at everything then.”
“You were a precious person to Jeonghyeok.”
“yes.”
Kim Jeong-hyuk answered without hesitation.
Amid a moment of silence, Choi Ki-seok spoke first.
“Jeonghyuk, I’m sorry. Can I take a look at your wounds?”
“Please.”
Kim Jeong-hyuk lifted his top without saying anything.
The skin on his abdomen was severely shriveled.
It was hideous, just like the skin of a monster in a movie.
There were many things I wanted to say and many emotions welling up in my heart, but I kept my mouth shut.
“That’s Okay?”
“okay.”
Choi Ki-seok approached Kim Jeong-hyuk and placed his hand on his shoulder.
“I know this is a difficult time. But let’s persevere and overcome. I will help you, and Hae-jin in heaven will definitely help you.”
Kim Jeong-hyuk responded to Choi Ki-seok’s words with a smile.
Choi Ki-seok thought he had found a ray of hope.
But it is that moment.
Tiring!
I have acquired a new skill.
Active Skill
NEW [Light of Regeneration Lv.1]
– When receiving rehabilitation treatment, the patient’s rehabilitation speed and progress increases by 1.5 times.
– The scope of rehabilitation includes physical and mental parts.
– As the level increases, the speed and progress of rehabilitation increases, and if rehabilitation is successfully completed, there is a 3% chance of gaining special abilities.
– Duration: 7 days.
– Grows up to level 3.
I thought that heaven had not abandoned Choi Ki-seok or Kim Jeong-hyuk.
Choi Ki-seok used the light of rebirth on Kim Jeong-hyuk.
Blue light like a lake enveloped Kim Jeong-hyuk’s body.
Physical strength: 5/10
Main symptoms: Depressive disorder / Post-traumatic irritability disorder / Poor movement
Areas affected: Mental / Abdomen
Current status: Non-emergency
Progress: Poor
[Passive level is low, so further details cannot be determined]
[Encouragement buff is activated in progress.]
[The Light of Regeneration buff is in effect.]
“I have some business to attend to, so I’ll leave. See you next time.”
Choi Ki-seok said hello to Kim Jeong-hyuk and left the room.
The biggest burden was relieved.
Just as important as proving the medical accident is that Kim Jeong-hyuk returns to normal.
Although rehabilitation would be difficult, I believed that I could overcome it with the help of skills.
Now then, let’s go check on the hospital guys.
