Chapter 84 - MEDLIFE 3 (1/2)

Luo Jingyi watched as a male surgeon walked inside OR-5 with his hands wet from the viewing room. The OR Tech dr.a.p.ed him.

After speaking a few words, he took a scalpel and made a midline incision directly above the xiphoid and through the subcutaneous tissues. He swept as much fat over the pericardium until it was clean. Using the scalpel, he incised the pericardium to drain the fluid. He excised the pericardial tissues to create a window, and a suction catheter was placed. Then a drain was put into the pericardial sac to remove the fluid build-up.

It was not a complicated procedure, but Luo Jingyi observed the whole process with interest to learn more about the other surgeon. OR Habits could tell the type of person one was. Like this particular surgeon, he was careful, so he ran the case over with his first assistant and the rest of the OR team before proceeding. After that, no words were ever exchanged again.

”You are here.” A familiar voice said behind Luo Jingyi. Turning around, Luo Jingyi saw Dr. Bai. She was wearing a doctor's coat with the MedLife logo on it. She met Dr. Bai in Sanya during the Medical Conference, but she never mentioned working for MedLife.

”What's your assessment?” Dr. Bai asked, taking a seat next to her.

”Of him?” Luo Jingyi's eyes pointed to the man performing the surgery. When Dr. Bai nodded, she replied, ”He is capable.”

Dr. Bai laughed. ”You are amiable. I want the perfectionist Dr. Luo's opinion.”

Luo sighed. It seemed she wasn't letting the topic go. ”He is very thorough. He followed the procedure according to the textbook. It's not necessarily bad, but in dealing with trauma patients, it could be an inconvenience.”

Dr. Bai had a similar opinion of him. She was afraid that was limiting him to move out of his box. ”I'll let you teach him. He needs your guidance.” Dr. Bai stated. She eyed him with fondness.

That didn't slip past Luo Jingyi's observation but never asked about the kind of relationship Dr. Bai has with the young surgeon. When he started closing the incision, Dr. Bai stood, ”Come on. Everyone is excited to meet you.”

Luo Jingyi followed Dr. Bai out. They met two doctors along the way, and judging by the length of their coat, they were still residents.

”Good morning, Vice President.” They greeted and smiled. Dr. Bai nodded, and they moved forward.

”I didn't know you are working here.” Luo Jingyi asked, trying to glean information.

”Oh, I forgot to tell you in Sanya. The Board designated me as the VP for Diagnostic Services.”

”How do you like your role so far?”

Dr. Bai laughed at the implied meaning of her question. ”It has its moments.” Her new designation made her walk on eggshells sometimes. The Board of Directors and the President are all about profits while doctors are about quality care and saving lives. Then there are VIP patients who need to be treated well. Sometimes, they have excessive demands. Without their support, it would be challenging to run a private hospital. Being in this position was troublesome, but she had more important reasons for agreeing to it.

”It's hard on you.” Luo Jingyi consoled, which made Dr. Bai chuckle.

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