Chapter 893 - 434: At Your Own Risk, Dean Fu’s Game

Chapter 893: Chapter 434: At Your Own Risk, Dean Fu’s Game

"However, there is one thing I must clarify in advance. As you know, I am a doctor at the Second Hospital. To collaborate with an external hospital, I must first obtain Dean Fu’s consent. So, what we are discussing now is only a preliminary intention. Regardless of the final outcome, I am grateful to you for giving me such a great opportunity for cooperation, and I will surely remember your kindness."

Li Jingsheng can earn a lot of wealth by offering his expertise, which was a goal he had always dreamed of achieving.

I believe many doctors have the same dream as him.

Doctors receive a humble salary in hospitals and work extremely hard.

For some highly skilled doctors, it is difficult to realize their own value.

Some highly skilled surgeons can earn at least one to two thousand for a single surgery at an external hospital. For the really outstanding ones, earning ten to twenty thousand for a surgery is quite normal.

This is truly earning money through skill.

Overseas, top doctors can earn money through their skills openly.

Especially when opening private clinics or, like celebrities, hiring agents to help them get high-end jobs.

"Haha, I’m very impressed that Dr. Li is still thinking about the Second Hospital in the face of such great benefits. People who understand gratitude often have good character, and I can feel reassured working with a doctor like you.

It’s alright; you can negotiate with me first and have a plan in mind before discussing with the leaders of the Second Hospital."

Director Tian was impressed by him.

In the face of tremendous benefits, a person’s true character is revealed.

"Our People’s Hospital will provide you with the venue and equipment and also recommend patients to you. As for the charge, four hundred yuan per colonoscopy will be enough. There are no additional costs. However, if scheduling conflicts with our hospital’s colonoscopies arise, you may have to postpone.

Currently, the usage time of the colonoscopy room is quite accommodating overall."

The price quoted by Director Tian is extremely low.

A regular colonoscopy in a large top-level hospital like People’s Hospital often costs more than five hundred yuan.

Even if Li Jingsheng charges the minimum fee, he still makes a profit of 100 yuan.

Of course, after considering the cost of medication, consumables, and labor, this 100 yuan ends up being a loss.

It’s not even enough to pay the salaries of nurses and assistants.

If one colonoscopy only costs five hundred yuan, then there would be no reason to take on the work.

Because this is the standard price for a regular colonoscopy.

Patients can completely choose regular colonoscopy doctors for their examinations.

Li Jingsheng’s focus is on high-end.

Expensive charges, extremely low risk, and assured safety.

Examination quality is guaranteed.

If polyps are found during the examination, they can also be removed conveniently. It basically offers a one-stop service.

However, if cancer has already developed, it might require general surgery to remove part of the intestine.

In which case, it is not possible to excise the lesions within the intestine itself.

"There is absolutely no issue with the fees. Charging four hundred yuan per procedure is indeed taking care of me. Please rest assured, Director Tian, I am not someone who forgets the favor, and I will certainly remember your kindness."

Li Jingsheng spoke rather implicitly.

It was almost hinting that when he made money, Director Tian would certainly benefit as well.

When it comes to outsourcing of department business, a department director holds a substantial amount of power.

"I’m giving this department’s business to you mainly because of Director Lian. Secondly, it’s for the development of the department itself. In the past, when we encountered patients with extremely challenging colonoscopy cases, we could only watch as the business went elsewhere.

Competition between us, Qiaobang Hospital, and the Medical University Affiliated Hospital in this area is fierce, to say the least.

If in the future we could handle such cases ourselves, it would certainly enhance the department’s reputation.

Moreover, when a tumor is detected through a colonoscopy, the patient’s further treatment would still occur in our hospital, so none of this valuable business would go elsewhere. So, Dr. Li, there is no need for any further concerns."

Director Tian was basically telling Li Jingsheng that he doesn’t need to offer any extra benefits.

"Let me make it clear in advance that if any incidents occur during the colonoscopy, all compensation, losses, and liabilities would be borne by Dr. Li. Our hospital merely recommends patients and rents the venue, without taking on any medical responsibility."

Such bigwigs speak quite clearly.

The division of benefits is also very clear.

The People’s Hospital only charges four hundred yuan per procedure, and the responsibility is all on Li Jingsheng.

"That is as it should be. For the colonoscopies I perform, I naturally take the risk."

Li Jingsheng expressed his agreement.

The two sides talked for a while longer, with Lian Tao beside them, just sipping tea and accompanying them in silence.

With his status, the department director held him in high regard and personally accompanied him, which was more than enough.

There wasn’t a need to further speak up on behalf of Li Jingsheng.

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Leaving People’s Hospital, on the way back to the clinic, Li Jingsheng was still very excited.

The negotiation about the cooperation went unexpectedly smoothly.

Basically, everywhere is a society governed by human relationships: where there are people, there are the rules of human relationships.

With Lian Tao helping to connect behind the scenes, it made this originally extremely difficult cooperation easily attainable.

Now, there are two things to do: one is to recruit and build a colonoscopy team.

For the hand holding the endoscope, Li Jingsheng planned to use Meng Luo.

After all, she is a nurse from his own clinic, and he trusts using her. Plus, there are no additional cost expenditures.

Of course, he is not the type of stingy boss that would exploit his employees. Whenever a colonoscopy is done successfully, Meng Luo would receive a commission.

This would also help her increase her income.

Her motivation will be even stronger.

As for the anesthesiologist, he certainly wants to recruit Yani.

She missed her interview due to a rescue effort that day, and who knows what the result was?

It’s a good opportunity to call and ask, which also shows some concern.

Before calling Yani, he must first communicate with Dean Fu.

Going out to develop other medical businesses, if you are an ordinary doctor, you definitely have to apply to the hospital.

Li Jingsheng is somewhat special, having half the freedom.

He’s considered a free individual.

There’s no need to apply to the Second Hospital, and no one can control him.

However, out of respect for the Second Hospital, this matter must not be done sneakily.

In a taxi, he couldn’t possibly call Dean Fu to discuss such an important matter.

Walls have ears, and now as a somewhat well-known doctor, one must act with caution.

Sometimes, some rumors can be very frightening.

Back at the clinic, he dialed Dean Fu’s number.

It was evident that Li Jingsheng had a hint of urgency.

Because if this matter gets done, then his dream can come true.

This is a high-end development path for the clinic.

"Xiaoli, calling me at this hour, surely no one’s causing trouble at your clinic again?"

Dean Fu’s attitude towards him had become increasingly friendly.

He even started making jokes like this.

"Hehe, with you backing me, usually no one dares to make trouble. Sorry to disturb you in the evening, but there’s a matter I’d like to discuss with you, to get your opinion."

Whenever trouble arose at Li Jingsheng’s clinic, he sought help from Dean Fu directly.

The gratitude in his heart towards Dean Fu goes without saying.

This was reflected in his words and actions, as he always showed great respect towards Dean Fu.

"Go ahead, what’s the matter?"

Dean Fu said calmly.

"Through some connections, I want to take on the high-end endoscopy business at the People’s Hospital..."

Li Jingsheng briefly explained the situation.

On the other end of the line, Dean Fu remained silent.

At the Second Hospital, both Dean Fu and Vice Dean Jin had very good relationships with Li Jingsheng.

The other vice deans also had a more or less amicable relationship with him.

At the very least, no one openly disliked or targeted him.

After all, for orthopedic manipulations, only Li Jingsheng was holding it down. None of the vice deans or their families could guarantee they wouldn’t get injured accidentally. At that time, they would need Li Jingsheng’s treatment, so they would have favors to ask.

If Li Jingsheng said he could treat it, then it would be treated.

If he said he couldn’t, then it had to go to surgery.

"Xiaoli, this matter is certainly a good thing for you. As the dean of the Second Hospital, I sincerely wish you the best. However, this will introduce some competition for us at the Second Hospital. Do you think we could do this? We at the Second Hospital will do our utmost to get higher authorities to grant your Sunshine Clinic the qualifications for colonoscopy, so you can take on such high-end endoscopic work not limited to just one People’s Hospital.

Of course, since they proposed this initially, when you find some patients with severe conditions during a colonoscopy, you can prioritize recommending them for treatment at the People’s Hospital.

If there are patients suitable for treatment at our Second Hospital, nothing needs to be said, as I believe you would naturally recommend them to the Second Hospital.

Lately, I heard many patients have been referred from your clinic. That’s quite impressive."

Dean Fu seemed quite sly.

As leaders, each has their own calculations.

Standing higher, they naturally must strive to benefit their institution.

Li Jingsheng being a doctor of the Second Hospital worried him that starting business initiatives at the People’s Hospital would directly take people away.

He also feared that Li Jingsheng would help the People’s Hospital gain fame, severely squeezing the Second Hospital’s gastrointestinal business.

The gastrointestinal business at the Second Hospital wasn’t strong in the first place.

Recently, there has been some progress, and naturally, Dean Fu would nurture it cautiously.

"I’m under your command, of course, I’ll listen to you. As long as my clinic can genuinely obtain the qualifications for colonoscopy and colon surgery, I completely agree with your plan."

Li Jingsheng never dared to think about such matters before.

Because colon surgeries have strict entry requirements, typically clinics can’t perform such surgeries.

Moreover, he is only an attending physician now.

The level isn’t sufficient.

At least one needs to reach the level of associate chief physician to oversee colon surgeries.

This matter would rely on how Dean Fu sorts it out for him.

The challenge seems quite significant.

"Haha, you really know how to flatter. I’ll first discuss this with other hospital leaders, then consult higher authority opinions, and give you a firm answer by the day after tomorrow at the latest."

Obviously, Dean Fu was pleased with the flattery.

Laughing happily.