Jinyi Spring

Chapter 21: Medical Practice

Dechuntang is one of the two largest medical clinics in the capital. The owner, the Fang family, is a family of doctors. The head of the family is now the director of the Imperial Medical Bureau, and there are four other Fang family members working in the hospital.

The Traditional Chinese Medicine technology in this world is extremely advanced, surpassing that of the previous life in some aspects.

For example, the Rejuvenating Heart-Saving Pills that did not exist in the previous life are somewhat similar to the Heart-Saving Pills in the previous life, but not exactly the same. If some heart disease patients take this medicine for a long time and take good care of themselves, they can live many more years.

There is also Qianjin Tang’s Qianjin Jiangkang Pills, which is good news for patients with Yang hyperactivity. One pill a day can control a person’s blood pressure, which is equivalent to the antihypertensive drugs in the previous life.

They are very advertising-conscious and both medicine names include the name of their clinic.

Guo Lei wanted to buy some medicine for his wife, Jian, who had been hurt by the birth of her son and had not recovered from the bleeding.

Seeing that Guo Lei wanted to get the medicine first, Feng Chuchen said, "Wait a minute, I'll ask Doctor Fang for the prescription first."

She had heard Shaoyao describe her mother's general symptoms before, and after looking at the prescription, even though she had not examined Aunt Guo's pulse, she felt that it would be better to change the three herbs.

She couldn't speak first. As a little girl, would Guo Lei listen or not?
Doctor Fang is one of the best folk doctors in the capital's medical clinic. The consultation fee alone, or the registration fee, is two taels of silver, which is equivalent to a national expert appointment in the previous life.

He would be rewarded with an additional two taels of silver if he was invited to see a doctor. If he could save a critically ill patient, he would be rewarded even more.

From this point of view, the status of obstetricians in ancient times was really low. Sometimes it would take several days and nights to treat a difficult birth, and the most expensive doctor, Feng, only had three taels of silver.

Feng Buji was watching the young men, not the laborers, but the pharmacy managers, or the young doctors who were learning from the doctors.

In his opinion, these people have medical skills and can definitely support their wives. Their status is not particularly high, so they will not look down on their sister for having been in and out of the delivery room.

If the person is decent looking, unmarried, and has a good family background, then ask someone to help you find a partner.

He took a fancy to the young doctor next to the old doctor Fang. The young man was very young, with a fair complexion, a humble attitude, and a good temper. What was he? Oh, the man on the road was as beautiful as jade.

The door of the clinic was open and there were two patients sitting outside.

Doctor Fang’s consultation fees are too high and most people cannot afford to see him.

Feng Buji whispered, "Sister, who is that young doctor? He was not the one standing next to old doctor Fang before."

Seeing that he was staring at the young man, Feng Chuchen guessed his little thoughts.

How can you want to make a good-looking young man your brother-in-law as soon as you see him?

She reminded him in a low voice, "Look at the way you look at me, you're looking at me like I'm eating delicious glutinous rice cakes. Don't be like that, or people will laugh at you."

Feng Buji turned his head away, but the next moment he couldn't help but turned back to look.

A waiter passing by to get medicine passed by, and Feng Buji asked in a low voice, "Excuse me, young master, who is the young doctor sitting next to old doctor Fang?"

The waiter smiled happily when he heard someone call him "Little Master" for the first time.

He whispered, "His name is Qin Niansheng. Although he is young, he has passed the Imperial Hospital's assessment and can see patients alone. Doctor Fang cherishes talents and just accepted him as his last disciple two months ago."

Feng Buji's eyes became brighter. He thought of asking Aunt Wang to ask around. If the man was nice and unmarried, he would be his brother-in-law.

They waited for more than half an hour before it was their turn.

Chinese medicine practitioners are slow in their diagnosis because they not only feel the pulse and prescribe medicine, they also perform acupuncture.

Doctor Fang is in his fifties, very thin, with gray hair and beard, and a very kind old man.

He looked at Feng Buji's face, felt his pulse, and said incredulously, "This child is in better condition than ever before. Which good doctor did he find?"

Feng Buji smiled and glanced at Doctor Xiao Qin, and began to praise his sister, "It was my sister who changed the two medicines and gave me bloodletting and acupuncture. Oh, my sister is pretty, capable and smart.
"She learned how to treat diseases by reading medical books, and she is also good at embroidery and writing... When the imperial court commends my aunt, my sister will be even more in demand." His words amused Doctor Fang and Doctor Qin.

Feng Chuchen's face turned red.

So embarrassing.

She scolded, "Brother, don't talk nonsense."

Feng Chuchen said a few humble words, implying that Feng Buji's recovery was related to his aunt paying off her debts.

He added, "I saw my brother's complexion improve, so I changed two herbs without permission. I wanted to ask Doctor Fang if the changes were correct. I learned the method of bloodletting by pricking my head from reading medical books..."

Doctor Fang is a good doctor with great moral integrity. The births of several of his sons’ and grandsons’ daughters-in-law were all delivered by Doctor Feng, who he admired very much.

Not only did he not hide his secrets, he also gave instructions, "Well, the gypsum is very good. If the dosage of Pinellia and Morus alba is changed, the effect will be better... Tell me why we need to prick and bleed at those two acupoints."

Feng Chuchen gave acupuncture directly to Feng Buji, explaining as he went along.

She hoped that Dr. Fang could be her recommender for the medical examination and show some real skills.

For a traveling doctor like Feng Chuchen who has no "unit" to take the assessment, he must be recommended by a highly respected person in the medical community.

Doctor Fang nodded repeatedly, "The little girl is indeed the descendant of Doctor Feng. She is very intelligent at such a young age. Just by reading books, she has surpassed those who have studied medicine for more than ten years..."

This was the first time he had encountered such a medical genius. If he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, he wouldn't have believed it.

Doctor Qin also showed an expression of admiration and couldn't help but look at Feng Chuchen a few more times.

Feng Buji was very satisfied and added, "My sister and my eldest aunt have learned how to use the Yin Shen needle."

Doctor Fang was incredulous, his eyes widened, "Miss Feng knows how to use Yin Shen needles?"

Doctor Qin was even more surprised and looked at Feng Chuchen several times with sharp eyes.

Feng Bu Ji was even more delighted.

Feng Chuchen smiled awkwardly, "My aunt said I know how to do it, but I haven't used it yet. I don't know whether I have learned it or not."

Doctor Fang said, "Mrs. Feng is not only a skilled doctor, but also very careful. She said that Miss Feng has already learned it, so it should be correct. It is a blessing for the baby that the Shangyin magic needle can be passed down.

"Good, very good. Little girl, continue to study hard. Next year, I will recommend you to the Imperial Hospital for examination. What Doctor Feng hopes most is that you can practice medicine...

"Alas, it would be great if you could enter the palace and become a female doctor. You would have a high status and it would be easier to find a husband. You were impulsive in that matter and hurt yourself and others. It's a pity that such a good material can only stay at home."

The Imperial Medical Service assessment is usually held every two years at the end of April or the beginning of May, which happens to be next year.

There are only three ways for women to practice medicine in this era.

One option was to enter the palace as a female doctor, which was the best career path for female doctors. Another option was to practice medicine at home, like a midwife, and go out to see patients whenever they were asked. Another option was to become a traveling doctor, or a quack doctor, and travel around with a bell.

Feng Chuchen wanted to take the fourth path, which was to open his own clinic.

There was no precedent for women opening a clinic in this era.

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