In the middle of Mt. Cheopcheop (6)
that afternoon.
Choi Ki-seok was entering prescriptions at the medical office.
There was more work to do as we received two more patients through outpatient clinics.
After completing the order, I checked to see if there was anything wrong. Occasionally, there were cases where the type or usage of the drug was misunderstood.
“done.”
I leaned against the back of the chair and stretched.
A shiver ran down my spine and a cool feeling spread throughout my body.
This concludes today’s work.
Drurr.
As I closed my eyes and lost myself in thought for a moment, Larry came inside.
“Mr. Choi was really cool!”
“what?”
“What is it, the Moyamoya disease surgery I had today. I started watching it near the end and it was the best.”
Larry continued speaking in an excited voice.
“Honestly, I was worried about you being the second, but that was stupid.”
“Thank you for the compliment. I practiced with Director Lucas and the other staff before the surgery, and I’m glad the results were good.”
Because this surgery was a bloodless surgery, there were many limitations and risks due to the mole.
Especially when I think of the last time the blood vessel was opened and the bleeding occurred, I still feel a chill down my spine.
“But what happened to the blood transfusion issue? There was a lot of talk about that.”
“It’s an autologous transfusion, so there’s no problem. I saved a little bit of the patient’s blood before the surgery.”
“Normally, autologous blood transfusion is not accepted if there is no blood transfusion.”
“I had a really hard time convincing you of that. Can’t you see that my hair has turned gray?”
Larry burst out laughing at his joke.
“If this continues, sooner or later will we overtake Leon?”
“Maybe?”
While the two were talking, Claire, the doctor on duty, came into the office.
After completing the handover, Choi Ki-seok immediately went to the pediatric intensive care unit.
Vera was lying in a sterile room at the left end of the intensive care unit. So, after taking an air shower, I entered the sterile room.
Vera is sleeping soundly while receiving sap.
As I looked down at the child, a smile naturally appeared.
After many twists and turns, the surgery was eventually successful.
Of course, surgery does not completely cure the disease, but if she continues to receive appropriate treatment and follow-up, Vera’s life will not be much different from that of the general public.
Choi Ki-seok used the Eye of Hippocrates on Vera just in case.
The condition is non-emergency and good.
Unless there are variables such as hospital-acquired infections, he will be able to be discharged soon.
“hello teacher.”
“Is Vera okay?”
As I was leaving the intensive care unit, I ran into Tina and Willie.
“I just came back after seeing the progress. As of now, there is no problem with Vera.”
“thank you sir.”
“Thank you so much. If you hadn’t had the surgery, Vera would have…”
The couple bowed their heads and expressed their gratitude, but Choi Ki-seok’s expression was calm.
Why this surgery was dangerous.
That’s because the two insisted on bloodless surgery until the end.
If it weren’t for the bloodless surgery, there would be no risk for Vera and there would be no reason for the staff to sweat.
Even though autologous blood transfusions were allowed, it was difficult to look upon them kindly.
“I just did what I had to do.”
“That’s why you’re so great. There are a lot of people in this world who don’t do what they should do.”
Willy paused before continuing.
“And what kind of person is this man, Master Matthew?”
“If it’s Matthew… I’m the head of brain tumor surgery.”
“Is that so? He came after the surgery and asked various questions about today’s surgery. Did we really allow autologous blood transfusion?”
Matthew’s movement to somehow catch the pod.
Choi Ki-seok frowned.
“So what did you say?”
“I told you the truth. Dr. Choi asked if autologous blood transfusion was possible and we agreed.”
“Sir, by any chance, the blood transfused during the surgery was not mixed with someone else’s blood, right?”
Tina, who had been silent, joined in.
“If you receive a medical record, you will see that the amount of blood collected before surgery matches the amount of blood transfused during surgery.”
“That’s good. I was wondering what would happen if someone else’s blood was mixed in.”
“Hey Tina.”
Choi Ki-seok’s voice rose slightly.
“Is Vera’s life important, or is it important that no one else’s blood is mixed?”
“Well… well, both are important.”
“I think what you just said was closer to the latter?”
Tina blushed at Choi Ki-seok’s comment.
“Anyway, the surgery went well. Vera was fine and there were no blood transfusion problems. Everything went well.”
“Don’t think that everything is over because the results are good. What will you do if Vera needs surgery for another disease?”
“….”
“….”
The couple had no answer to his point.
“It would be a good idea to prioritize what is important from now on. The matter between you and Vera is still ongoing.”
Choi Ki-seok left the place with a cold feeling.
I can’t thank Vera enough for being safe.
But in fact, he was worried that someone else’s blood might have been mixed in….
He got so fired up that he shot the couple without realizing it.
Jiiiing.
Choi Ki-seok, who was trembling in his gown, checked the number and connected the call.
“Yes, Chief.”
[Is Mr. Choi busy?]
“No. I was just about to enter the dormitory after work.”
[If I have time, I would like to see you briefly.]
“Then I will go straight to the office.”
Choi Ki-seok went that way and went to Lucas’ office.
“Welcome. Sit down here.”
Lucas welcomed him with a smile, and Ki-Seok Choi greeted him and sat across from him.
“Were you surprised that I called you so quickly? Actually, there was nothing special and I just wanted to talk about something small.”
“I’m relieved to hear you’re talking about small things. There’s a big deal going on today.”
“Hahaha. I definitely did.”
Lucas paused before continuing.
“Your contribution was the greatest in today’s surgery. If you hadn’t secured the patient’s blood in advance, the surgery would have failed. But if you had spare blood, shouldn’t you have reported it to the surgeon first?”
“I’m sorry. I kept it a secret until the end because I wanted the surgery to be completed without autotransfusion.”
“There’s a darker side to it than it looks.”
“Yes. Although my career as a doctor was much shorter than that of the chief, I have learned one thing during that time.”
“What is that?”
“I shouldn’t show everything I have to others.”
“It’s the exact opposite of what I thought. Is there a reason?”
“If I expose my entire wealth to others, they may attack me. Today, I will explain using the case of autologous blood transfusion as an example.”
Choi Ki-seok continued speaking.
“Let’s assume that someone else found out that I collected the patient’s blood through autotransfusion. In this case, the other person may feel bad and steal the blood.”
“….”
“If that happens, my plan will be disrupted, right?”
“Of course it is.”
“On the other hand, if I don’t tell anyone about the autotransfusion, there will be no reason for me to fall for the tricks related to it.”
“….”
“The reason I didn’t tell the manager about the blood prepared in advance was to prevent any untoward incident. I hope you know that I never intended to deceive or deceive the manager.”
“Hahaha. Very interesting story.”
Lucas suddenly held his stomach and laughed.
His laughter spread through the office like an echo.
“I never thought I would learn from you in this way. I guess I was too naive.”
“No. Thank you for the compliment.”
“To be humble… Anyway, if I hadn’t entrusted Mr. Choi with the second role, I would have been in big trouble. Thank you. I will never forget what happened today.”
As soon as he finished speaking, a notification crossed his mind.
Tiring!
[You have completed some of the conditions of the Kingmaker mission.]
[Lucas’ Kingmaker]
– Step 4 rapport with Lucas (4/4) completed!
– Lucas’s exclamation (1/1) completed!
– Matthew’s reputation has been reduced to level 4 (Matthew’s current reputation: 7).
Choi Ki-seok clenched his fist after checking the notification.
There was only one mission condition left for the Hier system.
Actually, this is the biggest hurdle.
What method should we use to discredit Matthew?
Obviously, there would be no meaning in such a lame gossip.
After a moment of silence, Lucas changed the topic.
“I don’t know if you’ve noticed Mr. Choi, but me and Matthew are at war right now. We’re competing for the position of Head Chief.”
“….”
“I don’t know what to ask for, but I want you to help me. I think my naive mind will have a hard time dealing with Matthew.”
“great.”
“Hmm… I’m giving this permission too willingly. In this case, it’s normal to be suspicious, right?”
“yes.”
Choi Ki-seok nodded vigorously.
It seemed that Lucas was awakening to political power, even if only slightly.
“Hey, Chief? Just because you had doubts isn’t the end. You need to ask more questions.”
“Ah… well… I don’t know what to say. Because I thought you were the enemy, my vision suddenly became dark.
“In times like that, ask why. Why are you helping me?”
“Then why are you trying to help me?”
“I respect the director who has excellent medical skills and values patients. So, I’m hoping that Manager Lucas, who has similar tendencies as me, will become the head chief.”
“Hmm… I see.”
“Chief. It’s not ‘I see.’ You shouldn’t take what the other person says at face value.”
Lucas scratched the back of his head at Choi Ki-seok’s point.
“Then what should I do?”
“You have to keep asking questions. You have to find out what the other person is thinking. Afterwards, you have to look at the other person’s situation and treatment and decide whether you can trust what that person really wants from you.” ”
Whoa… It’s difficult. It’s difficult. I think it would be better to perform another bloodless surgery.”
“Maybe so.”
The two people looked at each other and smiled.
“I roughly understand what Mr. Choi means. From now on, I will have to change my mind little by little.”
“Yes. It will definitely be helpful,”
Choi Ki-seok replied and took a sip of coffee.
Doctors who are patient-centered can also learn the strategies of doctors who are success-centered through effort.
Just as he did
. I wish there were more doctors who could think.
Knock. Knock. Knock.
Suddenly, there was a knock on the door.
Lucas told me to come in, and a tall, neat man came into the office.
“Hello, Chief? There was a customer who came first.”
“Ah, Pullman. long time no see. This is Ki Seok Choi, a neurosurgery trainee. Mr. Choi, this is Professor Pullman of Spinal Neurosurgery who will be working in our department starting tomorrow.”
“Nice to meet you.”
“Good luck.”
Ki-Seok Choi and Pullman shook hands.
After the full statement, the three sat down on the sofa.
“I never thought I’d see you again like this. Are you now sick of life at the affiliated hospital?”
“That’s right. It is true that we are lacking in terms of facilities and manpower.”
“Still, I am reassured that you are coming. I’m sure Kane will like it too.”
“I’m already scared? I know very well how much Manager Kane will take care of you. Cough, cough.”
Pullman covered his mouth and coughed.
However, the coughing time was long and the sound of his lungs boiling could be heard every time he coughed.
“Cough, do you have a cold? “Why don’t you at least get treatment at the emergency room?”
“It’s okay. This is it.”
Pullman waved his hand as if he had no hesitation, and Choi Ki-seok used the eyes of Hippocrates on him.
‘Ah…’
For a moment, he froze like a stone. Body.
Choi Ki-seok continued to rub his eyes at the unbelievable fact.
