Director Shang’s words were clearly seeking the opinions of the three research students regarding Zhou Can.
As for the attending physician Huang Xinggui, he had a faint smile on his face, exuding a confident demeanor as though he had already decided on the necessary examinations for the patient.
"I think we should do a gastroscopy!"
Qiu Chengyu was the first to express his opinion.
It was originally thought that he was a quiet man, but it seems that this was not the case.
"I think it would be better to start with a CT scan of the stomach first. It can be used to check if there are tumors or the like. The Duodenum should also be examined."
Xie Lin’s assumptions seemed rather expansive, dragging the Duodenum into the discussion.
This is a common mistake made by many medical students lacking practical experience. As long as the symptoms match one or two conditions, regardless of the others, they would directly fit it to those diseases.
The more experienced the physicians, the fewer tests they need to perform.
They would gauge based on comprehensive patient information and symptoms to eliminate diseases that may have similar symptoms but are statistically improbable.
With ample experience in diagnosing, with mere abdominal distension and pain, a doctor could simply press on the patient’s abdomen and inquire about the duration and symptoms, thereafter using the patient’s age, gender, profession, and daily habits to shortlist the likeliest diseases.
Then prescribe targeted examinations.
Thus, achieving the goal of having the patient undergo the minimal required tests in the shortest time to successfully identify the illness.
"I think we should start with a complete blood count, and then proceed with further examinations based on the results."
Luo Jingyi, who appeared very gentle and scholarly, suggested a complete blood count as the initial test. This is the most common examination conducted for hospitalized patients, as nearly all in-patients must undergo it.
Some hospitals, concerned about liabilities, require even more extensive tests for in-patients.
This often causes dissatisfaction among patients and their families, feeling that hospitals are covertly making money from these tests.
Director Shang, after hearing the suggestions from the three students, smiled without replying.
He lifted his head to look at Zhou Can who had not yet spoken.
"What’s your opinion, Dr. Zhou?"
Compared to the three inexperienced graduate students, Zhou Can appeared much more composed.
"Uh... from the perspective of saving time for the patient, allowing them to receive effective treatment in the shortest time, I would recommend a complete blood count, Helicobacter pylori test, and a gastroscopy."
Zhou Can gave his opinion.
The number of tests he suggested was three.
Compared to the minor considerations of the students, his choices more closely aligned with those of a seasoned clinician.
"Ha ha, it seems that not only has Dr. Zhou developed a strong capability in surgery and patient management, his clinical consultation level also far exceeds that of a typical resident doctor."
Director Shang praised Zhou Can with a laugh.
Attending physician Huang Xinggui also reassessed Zhou Can.
This exceptionally young resident seemed to possess capabilities far beyond an ordinary doctor.
Not just the three students, but even the high-tenure resident doctors under Director Shang’s supervision might not be able to surpass Zhou Can.
"Xie Lin, write up the applications based on the tests Dr. Zhou suggested, administer these three tests to the patient."
Director Shang instructed Xie Lin.
Upon hearing this, the patient’s family showed a hesitant expression.
Eventually, they couldn’t hold back and said, "Director Shang, we specifically came here for your reputation, and we have seen a specialist consultation that costs several hundred yuan. You can’t let these novice doctors treat my daughter! They lack experience, and I understand they are here to learn under you, but you shouldn’t let them take charge!"
She had only one daughter and was worried that these young doctors wouldn’t handle it well.
What if her daughter’s condition was worsened by their inexperience?
She didn’t want to take that risk.
After spending several hundred yuan and much effort to secure a special consultation slot, getting treatment from a practicing student in return is something no one would agree to.
"It’s not that I am following the treatment protocol of these young doctors; rather, the three tests Dr. Zhou suggested happened to match perfectly with the tests I had planned. That’s why I commended his proficiency in consultation."
Director Shang patiently explained to the family.
"Ha ha, I see! I’m sorry, my apologies, I misunderstood you."
Upon hearing Director Shang’s explanation, the worried look on the family member’s face disappeared, replaced by an apologetic smile.
She couldn’t help but look towards Zhou Can.
Her daughter too was quietly sizing up Dr. Zhou, whose capabilities surpassed those of the other young doctors.
But Zhou Can remained nonchalant.
To him, he had already received too many compliments. Both the deputy dean and the dean had highly praised him.
Having heard various praises frequently, he was nearly immune to them now.
Nevertheless, he still found it somewhat uplifting.