Chinese medicine: from rural hospitals to top three hospitals in Kyoto

Chapter 1284 is included in the Poetry Collection.



Chapter 1284 is included in the Poetry Collection.

The day after the graduation ceremony, Chen Yang arrived at the Kyoto International Medical Center early.

There were already many documents piled up on the desk.

Underneath the document was a draft plan, a "Proposal for the Construction of Specialized Traditional Chinese Medicine Departments in the New Hospital Area" that Zhuang Qiwen had worked on late into the night.

Chen Yang opened the proposal, which detailed the functional positioning, equipment requirements, and staffing of each department, and even included a simple layout diagram.

Zhuang Qiwen's handwriting is neat and powerful, and every suggestion is accompanied by research evidence.

"Dr. Zhuang really put his heart into it," Chen Yang thought with satisfaction.

With this group of people around, Chen Yang felt much more relaxed.

Just then, Gao Anliang knocked on the door and came in, carrying two cups of tea.

"Director Chen, did you not sleep well last night?"

Gao Anliang placed a cup of tea in front of Chen Yang: "I heard that Dr. Zhuang and the others discussed things in the conference room until 3 a.m. last night."

Chen Yang took the tea, took a sip, and smiled: "They're full of energy right now."

Then Chen Yang asked Gao Anliang, "By the way, did you get the construction schedule for the new campus?"

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Gao Anliang handed over a thick folder. "The main structure is 80% complete. At the current pace, it should be finished by the end of March next year. The key is the interior decoration and equipment procurement, which you need to personally oversee."

As the two were talking, Xiao Jingyun arrived.

"Both of you are here."

Xiao Jingyun sat down with a smile: "I thought about it for a long time last night, and I have a suggestion regarding the talent structure of the new campus."

"Please speak, Mr. Xiao." Chen Yang sat up straight.

"With the expansion of the new hospital campus, we can't just focus on young doctors."

Xiao Jingyun said earnestly, "Traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes inheritance, and the best team is a combination of old, middle-aged and young doctors. I suggest setting up 'renowned doctor studios' to invite retired renowned TCM doctors from across the country to provide consultations and teaching. They are rich in experience and are a living treasure trove."

Chen Yang's eyes lit up: "That's a great idea! It can enhance the hospital's reputation and train young people. Professor Xiao, do you have anyone to recommend?"

"I've made a list."

Xiao Jingyun took out a few sheets of paper from his briefcase: "These are all senior experts under seventy years old, in good health, and willing to contribute their remaining energy. However, to persuade them, we need sincerity and appropriate compensation."

Gao Anliang took it and looked at it, then exclaimed in surprise, "Old Han from Jiangdong, Old Liu from Shuzhong, Old Huang from Lingnan... these are all very prominent figures! Old Xiao, you have a lot of influence, so you'll have to put in a lot of effort for this."

"I try my best."

Xiao Jingyun smiled and said, "It's all for the cause of traditional Chinese medicine. I believe our old friends will give us face."

Previously, Chen Yang rarely considered these veteran experts, mainly because he was afraid he wouldn't be able to control them. Now that Xiao Jingyun is involved, Chen Yang can feel more at ease about some things.

As the three were discussing, there was a knock on the door.

"Please come in."

Zhuang Qiwen, Yu Shiyun, Xia Hongliang, and Zeng Yunhui walked in together, all with dark circles under their eyes, but in high spirits.

"Director Chen, Director Gao, Elder Xiao."

Zhuang Qiwen, holding a laptop, said, "We finalized the departmental plans for the new hospital last night and would like you to take a look."

"You've come at the right time, have a seat." Chen Yang gestured for them to sit down: "Tell us your thoughts in detail."

Zhuang Qiwen turned on his computer and projected the image onto the wall.

"Based on three months of research, we have planned the new hospital area into five core sections." Zhuang Qiwen switched the PPT. "The first is the 'Traditional Chinese Medicine Classical Treatment Area,' which operates entirely according to the traditional Chinese medicine model and includes five sub-departments: internal medicine, gynecology, pediatrics, acupuncture, and massage."

"The second is the 'Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Collaboration Center,' which establishes multidisciplinary teams for complex diseases such as tumors, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, and metabolic diseases."

"The third is the 'Rehabilitation and Disease Prevention Center,' which highlights the advantages of traditional Chinese medicine in rehabilitation and preventive healthcare, and works with the surgical department to provide pre- and post-operative care."

"The fourth is the 'Base for the Compilation and Innovation of Folk Experiences,' an upgraded version of Mr. He's model."

"The fifth is the 'International Exchange and Training Center,' which provides TCM training and treatment services to overseas institutions, primarily focusing on liaison and cooperation with medical centers such as Mayo Clinic and Cleveland Clinic."

Yu Shiyun added, "We also suggest establishing a 'Traditional Chinese Medicine Nursing Specialty' to train specialized TCM nursing professionals. In Jiangnan, we have seen that professional TCM nursing can significantly improve treatment efficacy and patient experience."

Chen Yang listened attentively and said with a smile, "Very good. I asked everyone to give their opinions in order to gather wisdom from all sides and then compile all the opinions to improve the system as much as possible."

Then Chen Yang asked Gao Anliang, "How many of the trainees this time are willing to stay?"

Gao Anliang said: "I have communicated with the trainees. Currently, 21 people are willing to stay, and 7 people need to go back to their original units to complete the procedures, but all of them have expressed their willingness to participate in the construction of the new campus in various forms."

"Twenty-one people..." Chen Yang thought to himself, "Adding the existing personnel, the core team is almost complete."

"That's good."

Chen Yang smiled, then looked at Yu Shiyun.

"Shiyun, what do you think is your biggest takeaway from this training?"

Yu Shiyun thought for a moment and said seriously, "Before, in my own clinic, I always thought that traditional Chinese medicine was just about prescribing medicine. After these three months, I realized how vast the world of traditional Chinese medicine is—acupuncture, massage, external treatment, guided exercises, emotional regulation... It's like a toolbox, and different tools are needed for different diseases."

"More importantly, I have seen the vitality of traditional Chinese medicine at the grassroots level and the trust that people have in traditional Chinese medicine."

Chen Yang nodded: "Well said. So, which direction do you want to develop in the future?"

"I……"

Yu Shiyun hesitated for a moment: "I want to study in depth the combination of acupuncture and classical prescriptions to treat difficult and complicated diseases. In Jiangnan, I saw an old Chinese medicine doctor use a combination of acupuncture and medicine to treat intractable insomnia with miraculous results. I want to conduct in-depth research in this area."

"It's good to have goals."

Chen Yang took a wooden box from the drawer and pushed it in front of Yu Shiyun: "Open it and take a look."

Yu Shiyun opened the wooden box with a puzzled look. Inside was a set of exquisite acupuncture needles. The handles of the needles were engraved with fine cloud patterns and gleamed with a warm luster under the light.

The inside of the box lid is engraved with the words: "A doctor's heart is benevolent, and acupuncture connects heaven and earth."

This was the first set of silver needles that Chen Yang had drawn from the system.

“This…” Yu Shiyun looked up in surprise.

Chen Yang smiled and said, "I would like to formally accept you as my disciple."

"You are talented, diligent, and most importantly, compassionate. In the past three months, you have treated every patient with utmost care. When Zhuang Qiwen and the others were discussing the overall plan, you always reminded them to pay attention to the individual feelings of the patients. This kind of clinical warmth is the key to becoming a good doctor."

"Now that Mr. Xiao and Director Gao are here, I'd like to ask for your opinion."

Yu Shiyun bit her lip, took a deep breath, stood up, and bowed deeply to Chen Yang: "Disciple Yu Shiyun greets Master!"

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Chen Yang helped Yu Shiyun up and said with a smile, "With Elder Xiao and everyone as witnesses, from today onwards, Shiyun is my disciple."


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