This doctor is already middle-aged, and he's only just started practicing medicine.

Chapter 85 Showing weakness won't work!
On September 10th, autumn finally graced Long County. The weather turned cooler but the sun remained shining, and the perceived temperature of 22-23 degrees Celsius was very comfortable.

At 8:30 a.m., after completing his ward rounds with the team led by Lin Qianlong, Lu Cheng left the doctors' lounge with his backpack.

Just as they reached the door, Lin Qianlong stroked his chin and walked past. Lu Cheng called out, "Director Lin," and Lin Qianlong turned his head and said, "Little Lu, you worked the whole night shift again yesterday, didn't you?"

Lu Cheng smiled and said, "Well, Director Lin, I was planning to leave work at midnight, but then another patient with multiple tendon ruptures came in, so I didn't go back."

Lin Qianlong gestured for Lu Cheng to follow him into the director's office. After opening the door, Lin Qianlong took a deep breath and said, "Little Lu, yesterday, Director Peng Haibo and Director Xiang Kuihua from the orthopedics department asked me to have drinks."

"Last week, the number of fracture surgeries in the first orthopedic ward was only five, while in the past it was around seven or eight."

The number of surgeries Peng Haibo mentioned per week refers to the total number of surgeries performed within the department, not Xiang Kuihua's individual surgeries. Peng Haibo definitely accounted for half of that.

"Yes, Director Lin, in the past, the number of fracture surgeries in the orthopedics department was about seven or eight per week, and about thirty per month."

Lu Cheng was transferred from the orthopedics department to the emergency department. There must be people suffering fractures every day in Longxian County, but not every fracture patient will be hospitalized at the People's Hospital.

Lin Qianlong chuckled and said, "Little Lu, it seems you're having quite a bit of an impact on orthopedics, aren't you? You're almost making it hard for people to make a living..."

Lu Cheng casually said, "Director Lin, the orthopedics department also has surgeries such as spinal surgery, sports medicine, emergency medicine, and tendon rupture surgery. Their average performance is definitely higher than that of our emergency department."

"Saying that we can't afford to eat is a bit of an exaggeration."

Lin Qianlong gestured for Lu Cheng to sit down, then lit a Huang Fu cigarette, took a puff, and wisps of smoke rose, the specific expression on his pockmarked face appearing and disappearing in the smoke:

"But it's a bit beneath an associate chief physician if they don't get enough performance bonuses for being a lead surgeon!" Lin Qianlong subtly pointed out.

Lu Cheng narrowed his eyes: "So, Director Lin, what do you mean?"

Ultimately, the county system values ​​skill above all else. If you can perform surgery, you'll earn a higher salary; otherwise, you'll be on a communal payroll, with the lion's share going to the skilled surgeons.

"I'd like to hear what you have to say, Xiao Lu." Lin Qianlong did not express his opinion.

Lu Cheng expanded the business for the sake of the emergency department and the patients. Moreover, Lin Qianlong also knew that Xiang Kuihua had privately conducted a very thorough 'study' on the X-rays of the manual reduction surgery that Lu Cheng had performed!
Although no definitive conclusion has been reached yet, Lu Cheng is still 'eating' meat by licking the blade!

Lin Qianlong cannot ignore Lu Cheng's efforts and contributions!
Lu Cheng certainly has talent, but his attitude towards learning is unmatched by anyone else in the department.

Bold, meticulous, and capable, such a person might not be able to succeed at Longxian People's Hospital, but they can soar to great heights at a private hospital.

"Orthopedic diseases are not limited to fractures; in fact, fractures are only the most basic and classic type of orthopedic disease."

"Because it's a classic treatment, a wide variety of treatment methods have emerged. Manual reduction is certainly the most ancient treatment method, but as long as the indications are properly controlled... it's also an inexpensive and effective treatment..."

Lu Cheng pursed his lips: "Director Lin, to be honest, if the patient undergoes manual reduction, it can save a lot of medical expenses, and the effect can be expected to be just as good."

"If I didn't know how, I certainly wouldn't deliberately be compassionate. But now that I have this skill, even if you let me encounter it and I didn't do it, I still wouldn't be able to do it!"

"Actually, it's easy to solve. The orthopedics department can open a trauma emergency clinic in the emergency department, or the orthopedics department can expand its business in the outpatient department."

"There are so many diseases that orthopedics can treat. Many patients have to travel to other departments for treatment!"

Lin Qianlong took another drag of his cigarette, carefully observing Lu Cheng's expression.

Lu Cheng remained composed, neither arrogant nor condescending, and his tone was calm. He concluded, "You mean, you want Xiang Kuihua to learn new techniques and go back to building his own empire? You've got the fracture reduction technique sorted out?"

Lu Cheng replied, "Director Lin, no one acquires their skills by lying in bed. How can Director Xiang make me waste all the time and effort I've invested with just a casual remark?"

"Director Lin, to be frank, they don't even know how to put it in private. They can't even occupy the moral high ground."

I've already invested all my skill points, and you're telling me to give up?
Lu Cheng doesn't understand this.

Neither Chen Song nor Tong Yuan'an were skilled in manual reduction. There was no one to guide Lu Cheng in manual reduction of fractures; he had to figure it out himself!
Not only does he have to guard against patients reporting him for 'misdiagnosis', but he also has to worry about being betrayed by his colleagues. Lu Cheng has overcome all of these challenges. If he says he has it tough now, then Lu Cheng can't possibly handle so many things!

If Lu Cheng really wanted to go too far and simply blocked all fracture patients from entering the emergency department, that would be excessive.

Killing someone is just a matter of beheading them; if you can spare someone's life, then spare them.

Lu Cheng continued, "Director Lin, to be honest, every time I perform manual reduction, I review the postoperative check-up results of these patients every day."

"At home, I would go through the various types of fractures, the indications and contraindications for closed reduction, etc. Everyone has spent time and effort on this..."

Lin Qianlong nodded: "That's right! Skills don't come for nothing."

"I mainly want to hear your attitude; I haven't agreed yet." Lin Qianlong took another drag of his cigarette and continued:
“Xiao Lu, you’re now part of our emergency department, so I’ll definitely stand behind you unconditionally.”

Since emergency surgery is a component of surgery, it must have its own surgical volume and the technical skills to provide solid services to patients.

The orthopedic surgeon was able to perform manual reduction, but Lu Cheng intercepted the job. He was hesitant about whether to argue with him, but Lu Cheng's current skills were manual reduction techniques that orthopedic doctors were not good at.

Then you should just stop talking!

"Today is Teachers' Day, and Professor Chen has given you all his lunch break alone, so you'd better treat him well," Lin Qianlong hinted.

Lu Cheng quickly said, "Director Lin, I will. After Teacher Chen wakes up, I plan to treat her to dinner and then go get a foot massage to relax."

"Don't worry, it's legitimate."

Lin Qianlong stubbed out his cigarette, his words carrying a pointed meaning: "I don't care if you're legitimate or not..."

Lu Cheng: "..."

Lu Cheng and Lin Qianlong chatted for a while longer. When Lu Cheng went out, he saw head nurse Peng Ping leading patients and their families, along with on-duty nurse Tian Duoduo, approaching with a banner.

The inscription reads: "Exquisite medical skills, miraculous healing touch."

Presented to Dr. Lu Cheng, Chief Physician Lin Qianlong, and all members of the Emergency Surgery Department.

Lu Cheng immediately turned his head and said, "Director Lin, patient in bed 3 has brought a banner of appreciation, and the head nurse is here too..."

Lin Qianlong quickly emptied the ashtray, exhaled a few breaths, stood up, and put on his mask...

(End of this chapter)