harleyscars Chapter 68 Making a house call along the way – a clear display of medical ethics
Chapter 68 Making a house call along the way – a clear display of medical ethics
Chapter 68 Making a house call along the way – a clear display of medical ethics
I. Pathological Home Visits to Rural Areas
Chen Shanhe publicly established the rules for making house calls, arranging them only according to the severity and urgency of the illness, regardless of social status or family wealth.
He remained calm and turned to look at the families of the patients who were waiting nearby.
Su Wanjing moved gracefully closer to Chen Shanhe, her eyes gentle and attentive, accompanying and caring for him throughout the journey.
Zhou Deshan and Xu Jingming stood side by side at the back of the crowd, their expressions respectful and reserved, silently following at the end of the line.
Xu Jingming lowered his voice and turned his head to speak softly to Zhou Deshan.
"Brother Zhou, let's keep a close eye on this trip. We can't miss a single step of the diagnosis and treatment process or the reasoning behind the diagnosis."
Zhou Deshan nodded slowly, his gaze fixed on Chen Shanhe's back, his eyes full of seriousness.
"We've practiced medicine all our lives, traveling all over the country and seeing all sorts of doctors. It's really rare to find a young person like this who is so humble and doesn't crave wealth."
The group said no more and went along the streets and alleys, visiting patients in turn according to the pre-arranged order.
The streets and alleys along the way were filled with the usual smoke of cooking fires, but the living conditions of each household were vastly different, ranging from poor and dilapidated low houses to neat and peaceful mansions.
Chen Shanhe walked with a composed pace, and at each door he approached, he remained neither arrogant nor humble, treating everyone with kindness and gentleness.
He had already made up his mind to practice medicine and save lives, focusing only on the severity of the illness and not on whether the patient was poor or rich, and adhering to his original intention as a doctor from beginning to end.
As Zhou Deshan walked, he kept observing Chen Shanhe's every word and action.
My heart was already in turmoil, and the slight contempt and disdain I had felt before had vanished without a trace.
The two accompanied each other in silence, secretly resolving to keep a close eye on every detail of the diagnosis and treatment, and to observe and learn diligently.
Poems as proof:
The medical patrol's steps were steady.
He heals people regardless of their wealth.
Stay true to your original aspiration and follow the right path.
A heart full of kindness shines upon the mortal world.
II. Showing compassion to the poor by waiving any amount of money.
The group first arrived at the door of a dilapidated low house. Inside, the patient was coughing and wheezing, and his face was sallow and haggard.
This farmer's family was poor and barely made ends meet, so they couldn't afford to pay for medical treatment or medicine.
The patient's family members stood anxiously at the door, their faces full of sorrow, their hands clenched tightly together, their eyes filled with distress.
The farmer blushed, his voice hoarse and embarrassed, and he sighed repeatedly with his head down.
"Little miracle doctor, to be honest, my family is really struggling financially. We're even short of rice and flour, so we simply can't afford the consultation fees and medicine..."
As the man spoke, his eyes reddened slightly, filled with guilt, fearing that his lack of money would delay his family's medical treatment.
Chen Shanhe waved his hand, his expression gentle and his tone calm and indifferent.
"Treating the sick and saving lives is our duty. Since we are in dire financial straits, all consultation fees and medicine costs will be waived."
He strode straight into the room, calmly observed, listened, inquired, and examined the patient to accurately identify the root cause of the illness. He then administered acupuncture and prescribed medicine, his movements steady and efficient.
After the diagnosis and treatment, Chen Shanhe looked at the bare walls of his home and felt a pang of pity.
He took out a thick wad of cash from his bag and quietly slipped it into the farmer's hand.
"Take this money, buy some food, get medicine to nourish yourself, and take good care of the patient. Don't worry about repaying the money."
The farmer stood there stunned, tears welling up in his eyes, and immediately wanted to kneel down to express his gratitude.
Zhou Deshan and Xu Jingming stood at the door and witnessed this scene. They were both stunned, their faces filled with shock.
Having practiced medicine for half their lives, they have seen countless doctors seeking profit, but they have never seen anyone voluntarily waive medication fees and even use their own money to help patients.
Poems as proof:
The hardships of those from poor families evoke pity.
I will relieve your illness without charging a penny.
Using his own salary to help the poor and vulnerable
A kind heart warms the world.
III. Middle-class medical consultations charge a fee.
After bidding farewell to the impoverished farmers, the group traveled to a well-off and stable ordinary family.
The house was clean and tidy, and the family was well-off. They were not extremely wealthy, but they lived a peaceful life without worrying about food or clothing.
The homeowner was waiting at the door early in the morning. He was polite and courteous and quickly went forward to greet everyone and invite them in.
The host was very polite, warm and considerate, and spoke sincerely.
"Young doctor, I've long admired your superb medical skills. I'm so grateful for your visit today. Please make sure to help your family member recover from their illness."
As the host spoke, he quickly brought over tea, demonstrating impeccable manners and genuine sincerity.
Chen Shanhe nodded slightly in polite response and went inside to focus on diagnosing and treating the patient.
By observing complexion, examining tongue coating, and feeling the pulse, each step is clear and methodical, and the root cause of the illness can be quickly identified.
Precise acupuncture to unblock meridians, and appropriate prescriptions for the symptoms, with each herb perfectly matched.
After the treatment was completed, the owner quickly stepped forward and asked how much the consultation and medication costs were.
Chen Shanhe only casually mentioned the original purchase cost of the medicinal materials, as well as the basic cost of making house calls.
They wouldn't charge an extra penny, never overcharging, and were honest and upright.
The owner was both surprised and deeply impressed, repeatedly expressing his gratitude for having encountered such a kind and conscientious doctor.
Zhou Deshan and Xu Jingming stood quietly to the side, and when they looked at each other, their eyes were filled with even deeper shock.
Other doctors would charge higher prices to well-off families, but Chen Shanhe was the only one who stayed true to his principles and only charged the cost price, without any selfishness or greed.
Poems as proof:
Ordinary homes with sufficient food and clothing,
We only charge the cost price of the medicinal materials.
He is upright and does not covet personal gain.
A doctor with an honest and upright character should practice medicine.
IV. Accepting lavish rewards with equanimity
During a break on his rounds, Chen Shanhe recalled the Lin family, a wealthy family in the provincial capital, which was also the residence of Lin Qingshan.
That day, he intervened and stabilized the elderly man's critical condition, saving his life. Afterwards, the Lin family specially sent people to find him.
They specially delivered a large sum of money as a reward for saving his life.
Su Wanjing turned her head to look at Chen Shanhe and spoke softly.
"Shanhe, the reward money sent by the Lin family far exceeds the usual consultation fee. Why did you accept it so readily?"
She knew in her heart that Chen Shanhe was compassionate towards the poor and would not take a penny, but she couldn't understand why he wouldn't refuse such a large sum of money from a wealthy family.
With an open and composed gaze, Chen Shanhe slowly began to explain his medical principles.
"Wealthy families have abundant resources. It is their good intention to repay the debt of saving my life with a large sum of money, and I accept it without hesitation."
"I accept high consultation fees from wealthy families, but I don't use them for my own extravagant enjoyment. I save them all to subsidize the medical and living expenses of poor people."
"The rich pay more, the poor get free treatment; the rich help the poor—this is the fairest principle in practicing medicine."
After hearing these words, Zhou Deshan and Xu Jingming suddenly understood and were completely convinced.
Only now did the two truly understand Chen Shanhe's complete medical ethics, which clearly distinguished between the rich and the poor, yet he cared deeply for all living beings.
I became increasingly curious about his brilliant dialectical thinking, and I was itching to ask him a lot of questions, but I hesitated because of my pride.
The two secretly resolved to closely follow and observe from now on, so as to figure out this unique path of medical practice as soon as possible.
Poems as proof:
They accepted the lavish gifts from the wealthy family without hesitation.
In exchange for a life of poverty and relief from illness and worry.
The separation of the rich and poor is the right path.
His medical ethics will be remembered for eternity.