Rural Little Miracle Doctor: Starting in the Provincial Capital

Chapter 98 Compassionate Medical Care Benefits Neighbors

I. Master and apprentice greet patients together

The warm morning sun shines quietly on the earth, and the people's clinic opens its doors on time for its official opening, peacefully awaiting the arrival of ordinary citizens from all directions seeking medical treatment.

Whenever Chen Shanhe has free time, he will come to this clinic on time, unless he is out making house calls or has other trivial matters to attend to.

He personally sat in the clinic with his two apprentices, Zhou Deshan and Xu Jingming. The three of them each performed their duties and together received the surrounding neighbors and ordinary villagers who came to seek medical treatment.

With one heart and one mind, he was dedicated to relieving people's physical suffering and eliminating their chronic illnesses. The atmosphere in the hall was peaceful and serene, without a trace of the aloofness and arrogance of a doctor, only a heart full of warm sincerity and kindness.

Those who came to my door seeking medical advice were all honest and hardworking neighbors from the streets and alleys, ordinary working-class families who worked diligently to make a living.

They were all ordinary people who toiled every day, struggling to make a living at the bottom of society. They saved every penny of their lives, always being frugal and meticulous in their calculations.

If they accidentally catch a cold, cough, lower back pain, or stomach upset, they are reluctant to spend money on medical treatment and medicine.

Fearing that spending money would increase the burden on their families, they could only endure the pain silently until the pain became unbearable and they could no longer bear it before they dared to cautiously seek medical help.

Chen Shanhe sat steadily in the main seat of the clinic, his expression gentle and composed, treating people kindly and approachably, without the slightest hint of arrogance of a young genius doctor.

Zhou Deshan and Xu Jingming stood on either side of the table, their expressions humble and respectful, calmly and steadily practicing medicine, having long since shed the airs and arrogance of their former status as renowned doctors in the provincial capital.

The three of them, master and apprentice, treated every patient who came to their door with care and kindness. They were gentle and patient in their consultations, which made the villagers feel at ease and at ease, without any sense of restraint or unease.

As evidenced by the poem

Master and apprentice sit together in the medical courtyard.

The hardships of ordinary people in the city were brought about.

Gently and quietly treat the illnesses of the world.

A kind heart warms the world.

II. Patiently inquire about the root cause of the illness

Every ordinary person who walks into the clinic hall has a haggard and tired face, tormented by illness for a long time, with a lingering sorrow between their brows, and their words are full of the pain of physical and mental suffering.

The three of them never rushed the patients. They all patiently sat quietly and listened attentively to each person as they carefully described their pain and suffering.

Listen carefully to the cause and process of the onset of the illness, the real feelings of the body in daily life, and the ups and downs of the pain. Remember every detail, word by word, without daring to miss a single thing.

Then, strictly following the orthodox Chinese medicine four-step diagnostic method of observation, auscultation, inquiry and palpation, we carefully observed the patient's complexion and tongue coating, gently touched the wrist pulse with our fingertips to observe the rise and fall of the pulse, and carefully distinguished the depth and deficiency of the disease, and explored the root cause of the disease.

A middle-aged farmer, hardworking year-round, hunched over, one hand tightly supporting his aching back, his brows furrowed tightly, his voice hoarse and weary as he slowly began to speak.

"I've been working hard and toiling away from home all year round, enduring wind and sun every day. I developed old injuries to my back and legs early on. Whenever it's rainy or the cold gets into my body, the pain becomes unbearable, and I can't sleep all night because of the pain."

There was also a simple woman with a sallow and haggard complexion, her eyes full of fatigue and weariness, who spoke softly about her chronic stomach problems.

He usually has a very poor appetite and can't eat. He suffers from bloating, nausea, acid reflux, and belching all day long. He is always listless and weak. He is plagued by minor illnesses and suffers from them every day. He can never feel at ease or comfortable.

Chen Shanhe's expression was gentle and calm. He spoke softly and slowly to soothe the patient's anxiety. He calmly and methodically diagnosed and treated the patient, remaining composed and unhurried throughout the entire process.

Zhou Deshan and Xu Jingming also followed along, diligently learning and understanding, patiently inquiring about symptoms and carefully examining pulses to observe the condition, steadily keeping up with their master's pace of medical practice.

The two completely abandoned their old habits of being impatient and arbitrary in their medical practice, and quickly diagnosing illnesses based on experience. They sincerely humbly felt the suffering of ordinary people, treated every ordinary patient who came to them with gentleness and patience, and steadily honed their medical ethics.

As evidenced by the poem

Inquire closely about the suffering within the human body,

Slowly observe the pulse to determine the root cause.

Treat others with sincerity and without panic.

Seeing through the illusion to resolve illness and worry.

III. Providing affordable medicines to alleviate poverty

Throughout the entire clinic, everyone strictly adheres to the ironclad rules of medical practice established by Chen Shanhe early on, and remains steadfast in their original aspiration to benefit the people.

All consultations, treatments, and prescriptions at the clinic are priced fairly, transparently, and clearly marked, with no arbitrary changes made.

The three, master and apprentice, honestly prescribed medicine at reasonable prices, treated the people fairly and cheaply, practiced medicine with a clear conscience, and lived and worked with integrity.

They never take advantage of people's illnesses to arbitrarily raise the prices of medicinal materials, nor do they deceive honest and simple neighbors. They will never earn a single penny through dishonest means.

They practice medicine solely to treat the symptoms and relieve people's pain and suffering. They never seek to profit from diagnosing patients or prescribing medicine. They simply uphold the pure heart of a healer, dedicated to saving lives and benefiting all people.

He practiced medicine regardless of wealth, and treated illnesses based solely on their symptoms, never prioritizing monetary gain in his medical practice.

When encountering impoverished people with limited means and struggling financial situations, they simply cannot afford the cost of medical consultations and medicine, and have no extra money to treat their illnesses.

The three of them, master and apprentice, would be deeply sympathetic to the difficulties of the people, feel compassion, and reduce or waive consultation fees for the poor as appropriate, understanding the hardships of making a living at the bottom of society.

When encountering truly impoverished families, they would even waive all the cost of medicine, charging nothing and dedicating themselves entirely to saving lives.

They never pressure or force patients to pay money, nor do they neglect treatment because patients don't have money. They always focus on curing the patient's ailments first, and then discuss fees.

We are dedicated to helping every kind, honest, and impoverished person living in poverty, ensuring that no one is denied the opportunity to receive medical treatment or save their life because of money.

When Murong Fangxiang had free time, she would often make a special trip to the clinic to visit and see him.

Witnessing firsthand the heartwarming scenes of saving lives and showing compassion for the poor in the clinic, I was filled with admiration and deep emotion.

Su Wanjing would often come to the clinic to help with miscellaneous tasks when she had nothing to do. She was gentle and kind, and took good care of the patients who came to seek medical treatment.

Her gentle words and actions soothed people's hearts and helped organize the medicinal herbs and utensils, making the entire clinic feel warm and welcoming.

This small, unassuming local clinic does not pursue worldly fame or fortune, nor does it covet frivolous wealth.

The three masters and their disciples used only their sincere and pure hearts to pity the common people and show compassion for the poor and suffering masses, spreading the warmth of their benevolence throughout the streets and alleys.

As evidenced by the poem

Affordable, high-quality medicines without price gouging.

Compassion for the poor brings warmth to countless families.

Kindness knows no distinction between the poor and the noble.

Only by showing kindness can we protect the people of China.

IV. Word-of-mouth spreads warmth throughout the region

The genuine kindness of the local clinic in providing medical care to the people has been witnessed and remembered by the surrounding neighbors day after day.

Everyone knows that the doctors here are kind-hearted, have solid medical skills, charge fair and reasonable fees, and never deceive the people or make a penny of dirty money.

The word spread from household to household, and without any deliberate promotion, the excellent reputation spread far and wide through the streets and alleys.

People both inside and outside the city, in the streets and alleys near and far, all know about this conscientious and affordable clinic in the provincial capital, and are willing to come here for medical treatment with peace of mind.

More and more people came to see the doctor each day, and the hall was always bustling with people, yet it remained peaceful, stable, and orderly.

There were no noisy and impetuous disputes, no disheartening exorbitant demands, only the peaceful harmony between doctors and patients, and the gentle warmth of benevolence.

Everyone knows that the three masters and their disciples are kind and sincere, meticulous and reliable in treating patients, and fair and reasonable in prescribing medicine, which makes everyone feel at ease and secure.

Poor people no longer have to endure minor illnesses, no longer have to worry about medical expenses, and ordinary families no longer have to worry about the cost of medical treatment or be caught in a dilemma.

The people were convinced after visiting once, and the word spread from one to ten, from ten to a hundred, and gradually spread throughout the surrounding streets and residential areas.

Everyone is grateful for Chen Shanhe's benevolence and virtue, and also praises the two veteran Chinese medicine doctors for their humility, dedication, and responsible attitude in treating patients.

This small clinic, nestled in the heart of the city, does not pursue fame or fortune, but adheres to the true essence of medicine, using genuine medical skills and a kind heart.

It warmly comforts the hearts and minds of the people, firmly upholds the purest original aspiration of doctors, and plants the roots of kindness in everyone's hearts.

As evidenced by the poem

Good reputation spreads far and wide.

Kindness and warmth filled the hall.

The people of the city all believed in him.

May peace protect this region year after year.