Chapter 1480: Letting Go Is Also a Form of Respect

Chapter 1480: Chapter 1480: Letting Go Is Also a Form of Respect

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Liu Banxia was very satisfied with this meal, even though it was just a work meal from the cafeteria, it was quite acceptable to him.

The food was tasty and there was so much of it, that made it very Okay.

"Yo, Brother Xu, why do you still look so worried coming over?"

On the way back, he happened to see Xu Hui walking towards him.

"I’m really scared of what might happen, the patient has somewhat recovered after dialysis, and their thinking has become clear. Complained to the kids, almost pulled out the dialysis tube directly." Xu Hui said with a bitter smile.

"Doctor Xu, really? Did the patient really have an advance directive?" Xu Yino asked in surprise.

Xu Hui nodded, "We persuaded them again later, and only then were able to continue with this dialysis. But next time, there basically won’t be any medical intervention."

The happy scene turned somber with Xu Hui’s words, dampening everyone’s mood.

This kind of situation often occurs in the hospital, but even Liu Banxia and the others who are used to such scenes, can’t help but feel a bit sad.

This is a life, a life the patient actively wants to give up.

"Doctor Xu, can’t we discuss with the patient a bit more? Dialysis can still sustain a bit." Liu Yiqing said.

"About this matter, don’t count on me." Xu Hui said while giving Liu Banxia a look.

"Don’t count on me either. Facing this situation, we must uphold our primary principle, which is to respect the patient’s choice." Liu Banxia said.

"We believe that dialysis can help sustain the patient’s life, but perhaps for the patient, being conscious is exceedingly painful."

"However, none of us can truly experience the patient’s feelings, so we are powerless in this matter. Although compared to late-stage cancer the intensity is somewhat less, it’s not by much."

"At such an old age, even if there is a kidney available, can they withstand the transplant surgery? It’s possible they wouldn’t make it off the operating table. Let’s hurry along whatever the patient says goes, right?"

This is helpless rhetoric, but it is currently the only reality.

No matter what you think, it’s useless. These are the real conditions, and whatever you choose is pointless.

What truly is good for the patient? There’s still a lot of subjective intention involved in this. Even the patient himself doesn’t know what’s best.

"Sigh... I thought of that previous patient, wonder how he’s doing now." Liu Yiqing sighed.

"Which one?" Liang Xiaolin asked curiously.

"The patient who took Lithium Carbonate. If he didn’t take it, he’d be mentally unstable, and taking it affects the kidneys." Liu Yiqing said.

"No kidding, kind of similar to this patient’s situation." Liang Xiaolin nodded.

"Alright, Brother Xu, go have your meal first. We still have to keep striving to prepare for tomorrow’s surgery." Liu Banxia said.

"Haha, although I’m an internal medicine doctor, I also need to go to the observation room tomorrow to join in the fun." Xu Hui said with a smile.

"That’s great, even though I’ll be the lead surgeon, with Banxia around, I’m at ease." Chen Xuehai said with a smile.

"What’s the point of praising me? I’m just a miserable kid." Liu Banxia murmured.

Everyone laughed heartily, after all, his reputation as the firefighter in the emergency center was quite well-known. Just that previously he handled small fires, and this time he saved a big one.

"I’m puzzled, I’m going to work for someone else, why are you guys looking so pleased?"

Returning to the office, seeing Xu Yino helping with snacks and Liu Yiqing making tea, Liu Banxia was quite upset.

"Hehe, this is different. Previously, participating in cardiac surgery was a cameo, this time it’s a proper tetralogy of Fallot." Xu Yino said gleefully.

"General Surgery, Pediatric Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgery, after a few days swapping into a joint replacement or something, and it’ll be settled. There aren’t many cross-disciplinary doctors, Teacher Liu plays smoothly like this."

"Has Teacher Liu also participated in joint replacement surgery, now he’s completely crossed over?" Liu Yiqing said.

"That doesn’t count, Director Xu was the lead surgeon there. Teacher Liu’s participation wasn’t very high, so he still needs to keep working hard." Xu Yino said.

"That’s right, actually I think as long as Teacher Liu has participated in joint replacement surgery, he surely has already grasped the technical essentials, joining in certainly wouldn’t be an issue." Liu Yiqing nodded.

"Yes, joint replacement, the most crucial part is the adjustment of joint compatibility. Teacher Liu’s orthopedic skills are so strong, he surely would easily grasp these." Xu Yino said.

"Stop, stop, hurry up and stop. What’s this? Do you still want people to live?" Liu Banxia said helplessly.

"Hehe, Teacher Liu, let’s be honest, have you really grasped the key points of joint replacement surgery?" Xu Yino asked with a smile.

Beside her, Liu Yiqing wasn’t missing out either, looking at him with the same "eagle-eyed focus."

Liu Banxia glanced at her and nodded, "I’ve got it grasped, but the approach to some orthopedic surgeries still requires more understanding."

"Then there’s the matter of choosing plates and screws for internal fixation surgeries, which is also quite skillful. Just like our general surgery, a lead surgeon who can perform a pancreatoduodenectomy may not necessarily be able to do a beautiful appendectomy."

"You guys need to pay more attention in this area, how have you been understanding some lower-level surgeries lately? I see you all seem pretty busy."

"Teacher Liu, don’t change the subject, okay?" Xu Yino said.

"Tsk tsk, should we request Director Xu for a direct joint replacement, so he won’t keep worrying about it? We’ve been looking forward to Teacher Liu heading towards orthopedics for so long."

"That’s right, almost got tricked by Teacher Liu. It’s really impressive, just watched one operation and mastered all the skills and key points." Liu Yiqing nodded as well.

"If it were me, the first surgery I’d join would just be watching the excitement. At that time, I thought I had learned a lot; it wasn’t until the second surgery that I realized I hadn’t actually learned anything."

"That’s why I think Teacher Liu must have mastered a lot. Whenever we can learn this skill from Teacher Liu, that would be amazing." Xu Yino added.

"Wake up, we should go to work now." Liu Yiqing said.

After saying this, the two girls didn’t wait for Liu Banxia and just leisurely walked out.

Listening to their self-talk, Liu Banxia also felt a little helpless.

This "skill" of his is unlikely to be mastered by anyone else. It can’t be mastered when the Glory Points are deficient.

The reason for such performance is due to the existence of the dream space. Everyone thinks he’s amazing, but he actually suffered a lot.

But listening to their praise, his heart felt quite delighted.

Everyone likes to be praised, and there’s no need to care how this craft was mastered; it doesn’t matter as long as it’s mastered.

If he wanted to show off, he could watch a surgery and immediately be able to operate proficiently. But such a play would be a bit crazy; it would rebound.

Feeling pleasant and thinking for a while, he pulled out the materials sent by Chen Xuehai. He had to continue studying—these things, although simple to talk about, require quite a bit of effort.

"Director Liu, are you busy right now?"

While he was looking, a greeting voice came from the door.

Liu Banxia looked up in surprise; it turned out to be the eldest son of today’s patient.

"Director Liu, there’s something I want to consult with you about. Is there any other option for someone like my father?" The patient’s eldest son asked.

Liu Banxia shook his head, "What can be done is dialysis and kidney transplant; these are currently the options available. Transplanting kidneys, it’s hard to find one externally; ultimately, it goes back to dialysis. Doctor Xu has explained dialysis to your family, right?"

The patient’s eldest son nodded, "Yes, he said that if we pay more attention, surviving five or ten years is possible."

"The key is my dad doesn’t want treatment now, not that he’s always confused; sometimes he’s clear-minded. I don’t understand why he suddenly remembered past things when I thought he almost forgot them, and agreed to dialysis."

"He’s worked hard all his life, although some things created disagreements among us siblings. But that’s our sibling stuff, has nothing to do with him; we all hope he lives longer."

"Have you tried having a good talk with the old man?" Liu Banxia asked.

"It’s no use; today he almost pulled the tube out himself. Later, Doctor Xu said a few words, then he continued." The patient’s eldest son said.

"Now the doctor’s words are more effective than ours, so I came to you. I hope you can step in, whether to persuade or even frighten him, just so he continues dialysis."

Liu Banxia looked at him bitterly, "He’s clear-minded now, not easy to scare him. Besides, even if he agrees this time, what if he forgets next time? We can’t keep looping infinitely like this."

"Put it this way, we mostly respect family opinions unless there’s a legal document present. But in this case, I think you need to consider seriously."

"Your mood is different from the patient’s, so outsiders can’t exert influence on this; it’s something you all need to discuss among yourselves."

All he could say was this, and they had just discussed it too. Whether the patient undergoes dialysis or not is hard to judge which is preferable.

If the patient didn’t have Alzheimer’s disease, it would be straightforward—just maintain life. But because of this illness, he’s constantly being tormented.

Sometimes, giving up is also a form of respect. But this decision of giving up has to be made by the patient himself.