The Medical Iron Mask

The moment the man said those words, the surrounding air fell silent.

Zhao Wenqi nervously tugged at Zhou Cheng's sleeve, her eyes filled with worry. "Dr. Zhou, let it go, let it go."

The other person looked tall and strong, and had been drinking, so she was genuinely afraid that he might do something outrageous.

The patients waiting for their turn held their breath, fearing that Zhou Cheng would get into trouble again.

But no one expected that when Zhou Cheng heard the words "Get out of the emergency room," his eyes would light up instantly!

He appeared worried on the surface, but inside he was overjoyed.

You search high and low without finding it, only to have it come to you effortlessly!

Isn't this the opportunity he's been dreaming of?

The other party not only demanded changes to the medical records, but also directly threatened to fire him...

In the past, he would have avoided such troublesome patients at all costs.

But now, it suits his taste perfectly!

Zhou Cheng suppressed his inner joy, his face remaining cold and expressionless as he looked directly into the man's eyes: "Medical records are medical documents and must be objective and truthful. I cannot change them. Whatever you want to do, you shouldn't cause trouble while drunk, and you certainly shouldn't ask a doctor to do anything against the rules."

"Heh, you dare talk back?" The man's face turned ashen with anger. He pointed at Zhou Cheng's nose and yelled, "Let me tell you, don't push your luck! You'll have to change this medical record today, whether you like it or not! Otherwise, I'll call Dean Duan right now and have him fire you immediately!"

As he spoke, he took out his phone to dial a number.

Zhao Wenqi was extremely anxious: "Dr. Zhou, don't confront him directly! Working in the emergency department is already difficult enough; if you do this, the leadership will dislike you even more!"

Zhou Cheng acted as if he hadn't heard him. Instead, he straightened his back and said firmly, "Go ahead and hit me. Even if I get fired, I won't change the medical records. A doctor's duty is to treat and save lives, not to cover up mistakes."

These words were so powerful that they instantly silenced the noisy observation room.

The man was stunned, clearly not expecting Zhou Cheng to be so assertive.

He held up his phone, his hand on the dial button, his face alternating between pale and flushed.

He did know a hospital director, but it was just a casual acquaintance, having eaten together a few times. To have the director fire a doctor over such a trivial matter would be making a mountain out of a molehill, and would only earn him a reputation for abusing his power.

But the words had already been spoken, and there was no turning back.

The man gritted his teeth and pressed the dial button anyway, his tone arrogant: "Dean Duan, this is Jiang Tao! There's a doctor in your emergency department named Zhou Cheng who's absolutely outrageous! Not only was his attitude terrible when I saw him, but he also refused to write the medical record according to my requirements!"

There was a few seconds of silence on the other end of the phone before Dean Duan's calm voice came through, revealing no emotion: "President Jiang, please calm down and speak slowly."

Seeing that the hospital director was giving him face, the man became even more arrogant, exaggerating and saying, "I just tripped and fell, scraped my forehead a little, and asked him to write that it was an accidental fall on my way to work, but he insisted on writing that I fell while drunk! Isn't this ruining my reputation? I'm just one step away from being nominated for an award this year, and if this medical record is kept on file, my application will be ruined!"

After listening, Dean Duan patiently explained, "President Jiang, I understand your concern about the professional title evaluation; anyone would care. But medical records are different. They record the patient's true condition. If the contents are altered, and complications arise later, the doctor won't be able to accurately determine the cause, which could delay your health, and that would be a loss."

He paused, his tone still gentle yet firm: "Here's what we'll do, you give the phone to Zhou Cheng first, I'll ask him about the specifics, let's clarify things and avoid any misunderstandings."

The man hesitated for a moment, then reluctantly handed the phone to Zhou Cheng, his eyes full of threat.

"Zhou Cheng, right? I am Duan Bingzheng."

Zhou Cheng took the phone and said in a deep voice into the receiver, "Dean Duan, hello."

"The situation is like this..."

"When this patient came in, he smelled strongly of alcohol. He said he had fallen and suffered a laceration on his forehead after drinking. During my examination, I found that he was staggering and his breath had a strong smell of alcohol, which is consistent with an injury caused by alcohol. He asked me to conceal his drinking history in the medical record and change it to an accidental fall on his way to work. This violates the medical record writing standards and may affect the subsequent diagnosis, so I cannot agree to it."

He paused, then added, "I wasn't rude at all; I just told him the truth about why the medical records couldn't be changed. He got agitated and threatened to have you fire me."

After listening to the conversation, Dean Duan on the other end of the phone sounded very approving.

"Zhou Cheng, you did the right thing. Medical records are an important basis for medical work, and we must be truthful. This is not only a hospital regulation, but also a matter of being responsible to patients. I fully support you in upholding this principle."

Then, Dean Duan turned to the man, his tone still gentle: "President Jiang, you see, Zhou Cheng is just following the rules; he's not deliberately going against you. Your most important thing now is to treat your wound and prevent it from getting infected. We can think of other ways to get your professional title later, but the medical records cannot be changed. That's the bottom line, and I can't make an exception. I hope you can understand."

"Let Zhou Cheng treat your wound properly first. If you feel uncomfortable, tell the doctor immediately. Don't let this affect your mood and health; it's not worth it."

After saying that, Dean Duan reminded Zhou Cheng to "take good care of the patient" before hanging up the phone.

The man, holding the phone that had been handed back to him, froze instantly with a look of utter embarrassment.

The surrounding patients were whispering among themselves.

After hearing what Zhou Cheng had just said, their impression of him improved even more.

However, Zhou Cheng felt helpless.

Dean Duan actually supported him so gently!

But it's okay.

His attitude just now was already "out of touch with reality," and this might make the dean think he's inflexible.

He led the man to treat his wounds with a blank expression, disinfecting and bandaging them, his movements clean and efficient, without uttering a single word.

The man looked at the bandage on his forehead in the mirror, getting angrier and angrier, but he didn't dare to show it. He could only sign the papers sheepishly and leave, cursing under his breath.

……

Zhou Cheng originally thought that the matter was over.

But as soon as he got back to his office, the system notification sounded again.

【Ding! 】

[The host was detected to have adhered to medical documentation standards, refused to make unauthorized alterations to medical records, successfully upheld medical industry norms, and gained the support and recognition of hospital leadership!]

[Unlock new title: Medical Iron Mask (Effect: Deterrence increased by 20% when patients and their families attempt to violate regulations; Senior physicians' trust in the host increased by 5%)]

Zhou Cheng: "..."

He stared at the system panel in his mind, utterly speechless.

This buff is almost fully stacked!

In any other game, he would definitely be all smiles.

But now he's about to be fired by the hospital!