Dark-Haired British Doctor Chapter 437

Episode 437: The Nightingale [2]

Ward.

It refers to the space where patients are hospitalized.

Anyone who has ever been hospitalized knows that it is harder than you think to see a doctor.

Because doctors are seeing other patients in outpatient clinics or operating rooms.

You may wonder why they admitted him in the first place.

If it were a surgery department, it would be understandable that they admitted the patient for surgery, but it would be even more so if it were an internal medicine department.

‘I feel like I’m going to die when I go home, so I’m being hospitalized… … .’

In the 21st century, there was a part of university hospitals in Korea that definitely gave people peace of mind when they were admitted.

It had to be that way.

No matter what happens right now, you can go and see it right away, for now.

Moreover, modern medicine, including university hospitals, is increasingly building a robust system, so even if I am unable to go, another doctor or team will be able to go.

In addition, you can trust the nurses who have been in the ward for a long time.

This is because it is possible to respond to most emergencies firsthand, and it is also possible to determine whether or not it is a truly serious problem.

But what about here?

'It might be better to stay home.'

I am a 21st century doctor.

Although it has many shortcomings, at least it doesn't do anything stupid.

But the reality is that I can't stand guard 24 hours a day.

Even while in the hospital.

I also have to keep seeing my patients.

However, it is meaningless to just send the disciples away.

I think it's better than the others, but it's still a bit of a slob.

Besides, rather than just pushing them around rashly, it would be much better in the long run to just have them stay by my side and teach them more.

'Really… … .'

So what about the ward after I get off work?

It is no exaggeration to say that it is absolute hell.

No, really.

In fact, it is not true that accidents do not occur in 21st century university hospitals.

This is especially true in March, when there are bound to be many inexperienced medical staff.

Despite this, the number of real accidents that make the news is relatively small, and the majority of patients are discharged without such incidents because there are systems in place to screen out minor mistakes before they lead to accidents.

Although it may still be considered immature by users, we can proudly say that the university hospital system is the most rigorous among all systems in Korea.

That's because it's literally a place where human lives can come and go.

'The problem is… this isn't a time when life is valued that much.'

In South Korea, where people were worried that the country would collapse due to low birth rates…

No, even if it's not necessarily a low birth rate, it's a statement that there is no value more important than life, at least for modern people who receive education in that way, but what on earth does that mean?

In fact, London's overcrowding is a real headache.

There are also people who truly believe that there are useless people.

I think it's because in an age where there's a shortage of entertainment, there's no play like sex, and most of the babies born are considered a byproduct of that.

It may sound like an extreme statement, but when you come here and see, many people actually think that way.

Would you say that to your own child? It doesn't make sense either.

This is how it is with your own child.

'But what if the nightingale comes out here?'

I'm going to do this.

I honestly don't know if she values life or not.

But how many lives did she save in the Crimean War, when countless lives would have been lost indiscriminately if left alone?

No, that's not all.

It is no exaggeration to say that the history of the ward changed thanks to the system established by Nightingale at that time.

Only then can we say that the hospital, which was a more dangerous place than home, has become a safer facility.

“You’re thinking of something wicked again.”

As I was trying to contain so many lives, Liston suddenly came to me and said something strange.

I felt wronged, so I answered immediately.

“I always think about the future of humanity.”

“Do I belong to that humanity?”

“They all belong, then.”

“What the hell.”

“No, this guy. Can you pull out my hair again?”

“I’m joking. Are you joking too?”

I was silent for a moment because I knew it wasn't a joke.

In the first place… …I didn’t think it would last that long.

No, isn't it already returning to some degree of wasteland?

Is it because I've never been naked before…?

I don't know if it's because I don't sympathize, but if it were me, I think I'd just push it all away rather than live like that.

“Are you kidding…?”

As I was thinking about that, Liston asked again with a desperate look on his face, so I just said yes.

They say a single word can pay off a debt of a thousand nyang, so why bother saying bad things here?

If you live well, everything will be good.

“Yeah… but what were you really thinking?”

“We’re looking to hire a new nurse.”

“A nurse…? Are you even worried about something like that?”

Yes, Liston's statement now.

This can be seen as a stark example of the medical standards of the 19th century.

In the 21st century, when evaluating hospitals, they look at the number of nurses, right?

It's not that I'm doing this to please the nurses, but it's something so important that it can really affect the level of the hospital.

However, it is also true that nurses are treated like this now.

“Do you know how many people are dying in the ward?”

"Do I even need to know that? I think all I need to do is do a good job with the surgery."

no…….

Perhaps this is the extent of the treatment of patients.

If Liston's remarks strike you as shocking, congratulations.

It means a great modern person.

But now, everyone is really doing this.

The reality is that even when a patient dies, the doctor shamelessly says in front of the patient that the surgery went well, but the patient seemed a bit weak.

Well, I guess there are doctors who say things like that even in the 21st century, but usually, if they do, they'll pay a heavy price.

But not here.

Surprisingly, the guardians also came to their senses and returned.

Oh, I thought my family was a bit weak.

‘It’s really true that we live in a society where death is rampant… … .’

The doctors say that because you keep asking if it's okay.

Well, it might take another 100 years for perceptions to change.

In the first place, it is not a ghost story that you go to work and come back to find your child dead, but an everyday reality.

But now it won't be like that in our hospital.

“Isn’t it true that too many people are dying?”

"People die, everyone. You and I don't know what will happen to us or when."

Of course, I understand what Liston is saying.

Because in this era, the truth that one cannot know even an inch ahead in life, which is still valid even today, is much more powerful.

The 19th century was a time when young people who normally ate breakfast with their families ended up eating dinner with their ancestors.

Moreover, this region of Europe suffered a severe pandemic caused by the Black Death in the 14th century, killing an incredible 30% to 50% of the population, so it is also extremely familiar with death, to the point where there are even songs like "Dance of Death."

“Isn’t it a problem if someone who doesn’t need to die dies?”

"That's why we do surgeries and such. But even after doing all we can, if someone dies, it's not just their problem. It's their fate. It's not right to go against the Lord too much."

Didn't the Black Death destroy an era, the Middle Ages?

If there was something that collapsed at that time, it was the unconditional trust in religion, and ultimately, it can be said that the Renaissance movement occurred because of it… … .

I really think that people are truly amazing beings.

It is no exaggeration to say that even 500 years later, Christianity still dominates all of Europe.

When I see things like this, I start to think that maybe God does exist.

Otherwise, how could so many people still believe in God despite all these incidents?

'Well, even in the 21st century, religion is still… … .'

And the being that sent me must be considered a god, whatever name it may be called.

I patted Liston on the shoulder as I thought about that.

“Do you think we are doing our best?”

"Isn't that so? I really put a lot of effort into looking after my patients. You too… surprisingly, you're the one who works hard at looking after patients."

“I don’t know if that’s surprising, but we’re not the only ones here, right?”

"That's true. But the ward is pretty busy, too. I know. And Joseph's still hanging around whenever he gets a chance, doing that… that crap."

You might think it's a bit much for a professor to call his student a jerk, but my friend Joseph deserves some abuse.

Because what that kid is doing is really fucking crazy.

That doesn't mean there's anything to worry about.

Rather, it is something that deserves praise.

It is no exaggeration to say that it is a shame that I cannot do this more often.

Maybe Joseph saved more people than I did.

“But thanks to that, it got clean.”

"That's true, but because of that, our hospital's nursing staffing rate is dropping day by day. The doctors are dissatisfied… We're only able to hold on because you're here."

What should I do with this?

I'm thinking of bringing in more serious fighters.

But I don't think the occupancy rate will drop any further.

why?

Because I finally started paying attention to nurses.

It would be more accurate to say that now we have the luxury of doing so.

Money and heart… … .

“Just give me more money.”

"Oh, money? That would be fine. But keep this in mind. Nurses aren't primarily money-makers."

It is pathetic to talk about 19th century perceptions now.

My mouth hurts, that's all I can say.

“But if word spreads that more patients are surviving, that will eventually lead to more patients coming.”

“Oh… how? Can nurses do that?”

"first……."

There is a saying, 'Seeing is believing.'

There's a saying that there's nothing wrong with old sayings, but honestly, I think that's something that can change at any time as times change.

But I don't think the saying that seeing is a hundred times better than hearing will ever change, no matter what era comes.

“Let’s go to the ward. Secretly tonight.”

“Secretly…? I have plans today.”

“With who? Oh, a woman?”

“Yeah. Two bowls.”

“Later… You can put it off a bit. And then you’ll get sick, really.”

“Haha, why worry about wearing a condom?”

For a moment, I worried that instead of preventing venereal disease, I might be contributing to the decline of morality in the era.

but…….

As always, the tools are not without fault.

So I forced myself to remember that I was not at fault for making it, and my mind felt at ease again.

“Okay… Do what you want. Call today?”

“Okay, let’s go. This might be more fun.”

Liston, since he's the type of person who usually does whatever I say, decided to follow me today too.

So we waited for night to fall.

Hiding secretly in our hospital.

(continue)