Song Tan's Notes

Dr. Wu Guowu has a pretty good resume.

He graduated from Ningcheng Medical College and first interned at Ningcheng Third People's Hospital, but was not promoted to a full-time position.

Later, I moved to a small town on the outskirts—where interpersonal relationships are even more complicated than in big cities, and the arrangements are basically made by the Brahmins of the county town, so... I couldn't stay there either.

As a medical student, who doesn't know a few acquaintances? After making several inquiries, Dr. Guo learned that the other person's actions were neither morally reprehensible nor medically flawed, and that he was also from a poor but talented family, so he decided to keep him on.

To put it bluntly, people in their line of work aren't afraid of being young, as long as they can find someone to help them when needed.

Moreover, in the village clinic, giving the elderly injections, IV drips, and medicine, and listening to people chatter... it takes a lot of patience and time.

Unfortunately, if you simply go to a nursing professional, they might not be able to diagnose even simple illnesses. From a purely Western medical diagnostic standpoint, they might not even be as skilled as the nurses.

Look, the right person has come along, it would be a shame not to keep them!

As for Wu's question about how to cooperate?

That's not easy!
Dr. Guo waved to everyone: "Who wants to go first?"

Qin Yun's father eagerly stepped forward: "Would you like to see me if I could receive both traditional Chinese and Western medicine treatment?"

They were quite excited, thinking that there would be a long queue at the hospital. Don't underestimate them just because they're young; these days, older people can't even get an appointment in hospital departments.

Dr. Guo really wanted to do that.

Unfortunately, her rural clinic doesn't even have a decent piece of equipment.

To my shame, while pet stores are equipped with ultrasound and CT scanners, the only tool she uses regularly is a stethoscope.

Even if you want to test someone's abilities, there's no way to have someone who studies Western medicine test you bare-handed with empty words.

Therefore, what is being examined is another aspect—

"There's a consultation room over there, Dr. Wu. Could you go take a look and ask about my medical history? If I have any discomfort, could you prescribe some appropriate medication?"

Just open it, don't use it. She can see if it's suitable.

If you don't understand, shake the teacher's hand.

As for the remaining two applicants for nursing positions, isn't that simple? They just need to lend a hand.

Just look at how quickly they work and how seriously they take their work; that's enough.

As for the technique of drawing blood and pricking needles, we can't joke around with patients like that. She can experience it herself after the patient leaves.

The two applicants for the nursing job exchanged a glance and quickly got into the swing of things.

Dr. Wu looked somewhat bewildered.

No matter how you look at it, this job that tests his skills sounds no different from what nurses do, doesn't it?

But after studying medicine for so long, reality has worn me down. Now I just want to find a job as soon as possible so I don't have to ask my family for money to live on after graduation.

So he obediently flipped through a stack of medical records and went to the next consultation room.

At the same time, he sighed inwardly: We've fallen to this state.

He applied for a job at a clinic before, and at least they asked him to give a proper acupuncture and prescribe medicine.

Dr. Guo was also a little embarrassed.

There's nothing I can do. Compared to clinics in the city, her clinic might not even have as many medicines.

Since the requirements aren't high, let's just leave it at that.

At least we can get through the busiest time first. If Dr. Wu wants to write a paper and publish it later, or try to take exams elsewhere, it won't be a problem.

As for the present situation… Seeing Qin Yun’s father’s wrist already actively resting on the pulse pillow, she pressed down with three fingers, applying slight pressure to the pulse chakra, calmly sensing for only a moment, then switched hands to check again, before speaking:
"Uncle, do you often eat while throwing a tantrum?"

"If that's the case, your whole family might not have a balanced digestive system."

Qin Yun's father was stunned.

He had met many doctors, but none of them had ever come up and asked this question so directly.

He paused for a moment before saying, "Yes, I used to run a small business. When the phone rang, it meant I had something to deal with, and I was inevitably in a bad mood."

But you can't just vent your anger on your family and children, so while you're fuming and bottling it up, you still have to keep busy and deal with the situation.

"What, is this digestive problem hereditary or contagious? Our whole family has it."

Dr. Guo chuckled, "When the spleen and stomach are not functioning properly, and one is holding their breath, the liver will naturally become congested. With all these emotions showing on one's face, how can the family not be affected?"

Their silence doesn't mean they weren't also feeling frustrated and irritable.

Over time, worry and anxiety damage the spleen, and stagnation damages the liver. Isn't that something that happens to everyone in the family?
In traditional Chinese medicine, the diagnosis of symptoms is always interconnected, with one small change affecting the whole body. Although she only learned a few minor skills, she has accumulated some experience with more patients.

But Qin Yun's father developed trust because of this:
"Yes, yes, yes! That makes so much sense. My son, Qin Yun, still gets all confused when someone says a few kind words to him... I was wondering if it was because I hadn't raised him well. Could it be related to his emotional state?"

Dr. Guo: ...That's because they weren't properly educated.

This has nothing to do with physical condition.

But I couldn't say it directly, so I could only smile and change the subject:

"It's not a big problem, a couple of doses of medicine will do the trick. Uncle, you're unemployed now, right? You seem to be in good spirits. With more exercise, you'll be able to adjust on your own..."

The old man is now enjoying the company of his grandchildren, and his temper is no longer as fiery as it used to be; now, he is completely trusted.

As for other issues like lower back pain, knee discomfort, and the dry mouth and bitter taste in the morning or poor sleep at night that come with age...

Nothing said!
"Moxibustion!"

Dr. Guo waved his hand: "My facilities here are basic, and I don't have enough staff. For moxibustion, I'll use clips to hold you here first, and then I'll apply the moxibustion along the acupoints..."

Looking at the two nurses who came to apply for the job, Dr. Guo asked, "Xiao Xiao, Sun Wenwu, which of you will be responsible for watching over these moxibustion sticks?"

That's right, there was also a man applying for the nurse position.

Speaking of this, we have to mention Sun Wenwu.

The reason he was unemployed was somewhat undignified; he was forced to resign.

As a male nurse, he was originally very popular in the hospital's nursing department. From the head nurse down to the junior nurses, everyone liked him.

After all, men are stronger, and lending a hand with lifting and carrying things can save everyone a lot of trouble.

But some patients like to take advantage. Some male patients insist on having their genitals shaved by young girls, and they even use foul language. If they have a bad attitude and curse at someone, the girl will complain about them...

In short, I was unable to continue working.

His family felt it wasn't respectable for a grown man like him to only be doing nursing work, so they started urging him to prepare for the exam.

God!

What score is needed to pass the nursing exam? What score is needed to pass the medical exam? What level of competitiveness is required for provincial and national civil service exams?

If he had such learning ability, why didn't he just study medicine for eight years back then?

In short, he wasn't needed in a typical clinic, and even small hospitals charge a lot for nursing positions. He found a job posting online, packed his bags, and came over.

Putting everything else aside, a rural clinic always needs people to do some manual labor, right? (End of Chapter)