Merchant and doctor

Chapter 2354 Building a New Medical Ethics and Professional Conduct

Cross-industry and cross-departmental medical collaborations are not very common in Lijin's medical community. Unless there are very special patients, they are usually just temporary consultations. The person in charge who is responsible for gathering all the experts together often has to consider the closeness or distance between people. At least, to this day, Bian Mu still believes that there has never been a fixed rule in this regard!

In the mundane world, everyone inevitably has certain self-interests in order to make a living. As representatives of various medical disciplines, they carry even more self-interests. When they cooperate with each other, they will naturally have various concerns. Only after repeatedly weighing the pros and cons can they make the so-called best choice.

It's human nature, and there's nothing wrong with it.

The surgery scheduled for the next day carries too many firsts, and even carries a somewhat epoch-making significance. How could Bian Mu dare not be extremely careful?

Furthermore, as a friend, Bian Mu must be responsible to Lu Yisi and Director Yuan for every operation he performs on the operating table. This is a professional principle that must be followed in cross-industry cooperation, and it is also a manifestation of a brand-new medical ethics and style.

Although the "New Concept" Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinic is a private institution, it usually has very few opportunities to learn about medical ethics and conduct. As the owner, Bian Mu is usually very busy, so he has indeed been somewhat lax in promoting the clinic's culture. Today, he finally had this opportunity, and Bian Mu felt it was necessary to take this chance to strengthen the education on medical ethics and conduct.

As dusk approached, the staff on duty at the Xiaobailou laboratory were about to turn off the lights. Some things couldn't be explained in just a few words, so Bian Mu invited Dian Shuhua and Dr. Gong to go outside to a tea culture restaurant that specializes in "light meals" for a chat. It was a new type of restaurant, opened by people from the south, and now it had opened more than a dozen branches in the area, and on the surface, it seemed to be doing quite well.

The security guard on duty that night was an old man, who looked to be nearly sixty years old. He was tall, with a slightly ruddy complexion, and seemed to have a habit of drinking. His fingers were yellowish, and he smoked quite a lot. At this age, after retirement, he was probably just looking for a cigarette and a drink. The old man was not talkative, but when he saw Bian Mu and the other two leave on time, he seemed quite happy and exchanged a few polite words with Bian Mu.

Bian Mu had prepared a pack of good cigarettes and a box of good tea beforehand. The items were wrapped tightly in a black shopping bag, so outsiders couldn't tell what was inside.

"Thank you for your hard work! Here's a little tea to soothe your throat!" Bian Mu said, handing the small gift to the old security guard.

"You're being so polite. I took a lot of things from you last time, and they were all quite expensive. Thanks!" He said politely, but he didn't refuse at all. He took the cigarettes and tea without hesitation and stuffed them into his pocket. The old security guard politely accepted them.

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"New Table" is a tea house with a mixed Chinese and Western style. Soft music plays in the background, creating a pleasant atmosphere.

The three of them chose a seat facing the street on the first floor. The meal consisted entirely of cold dishes, mainly vegetables and fruits, with carbohydrates only as a symbolic garnish. These dishes were all carefully prepared and somewhat resembled sushi. However, this so-called "light meal" looked greener and used more sophisticated ingredients. The fish and meat were prepared in vegetarian style and arranged in many different ways. Without a doubt, the kitchen staff were mostly young people, and they had put in a lot of effort.

The three of them took a few bites, and wow! It was much more delicious than they had imagined; it wasn't just a gimmick to overcharge and fool people. As night fell, everyone was usually incredibly busy, so it was a rare treat to get together. They chatted and laughed, enjoying their meal – it was so pleasant!

"Mr. Huangfu's relative's condition is quite complicated. Even the most skillful surgical plan might not yield a good prognosis. Dr. Dian has already examined him, hasn't he? The patient himself has never been very meticulous about his life; he lives very casually. Even if the three of us do our best to perform the surgery flawlessly, he won't appreciate it. In his eyes, it's all thanks to Mr. Huangfu's skill. He only needs to remember the good things about his relative, and then he'll continue living his life as before. He might even brag about it to relatives and friends! Given Dr. Lu and Director Yuan's usual behavior, he can do whatever he wants. Anyway, with the three of us performing the surgery together, it's difficult to pin the responsibility on anyone afterwards. At the operating table, the three of us knew clearly which part was our responsibility and which part was our duty. If everything goes well, that's fine, but what if something goes wrong?" If the situation recurs, and the patient and their family intend to seek retribution, who should be held accountable? Who should step forward and take responsibility? Of course, Mr. Huangfu is a man of principle, and the probability of him causing such a situation is extremely low. However, wasn't this the first special surgery? From the very beginning, the relevant rules should have been established, and the division of responsibilities should have been clearly stated in the agreement. We should proactively assume some of the future postoperative risks, and we cannot boast about our skills. This is extremely important, and it can be considered our contribution to the construction of medical ethics and conduct in this city! Those two had empty eyebrows; they understood what we meant as soon as they heard what we were saying. For them, this is also a promotion of medical ethics and conduct. Seizing the opportunity, Bian Mu suggested that everyone should actively participate in the construction of a new culture of medical ethics and conduct.

Dian Shuhua clearly took it to heart, nodding repeatedly with a smile, without saying anything.

Dr. Gong's expression was very calm; he nodded slightly, neither agreeing nor disagreeing.

"Boss! Is that pillar-shaped bone paste ready?" Dr. Gong asked with a smile.

"It's refrigerated! What? Do you want to take some to study later?" Bian Mu asked with a smile.

"That's not what I meant. I meant, should we apply for a relevant patent?" Dr. Gong suggested with a smile.

"That's for sure! However... once all the information has been compiled, we need to consult with Professor Nie, Professor Meng, and the others beforehand."

Upon hearing this, Dian Shuhua and Dr. Gong were momentarily stunned.

"Why is that?!" Dr. Gong blurted out, quickly asking.

"This involves the medical ethics and conduct of traditional Chinese medicine. This kind of preventative measure has always been kept relatively secret. It can be done but it is inconvenient to talk about it, let alone discuss it publicly. Now that we are making it public, we must obtain the approval of senior figures in the industry. There can be no ambiguity on this point." Bian Mu gave the two of them another lesson on the new medical ethics and conduct.

"This is so troublesome!" Dr. Gong muttered casually.

“Of course! Such an important matter goes beyond the scope of personal medical practice. It must be recognized by the entire industry. Otherwise, it will be difficult to gain a foothold in the industry in the future. Besides, there are related benefits behind the patent. Not to mention Elder Nie and the others, in a sense, they may even have to meet with the representative successors of Taoist medicine! Boss, am I right?” Dian Shuhua added a few words following Bian Mu’s words.