Doctor: Picking Up Attributes in the Hospital-Chapter 404 - 354: Does Gao Qilan Want to Take Zhao Heng as a Student?
"Director Gao, what extent can the final treatment effects reach?"
Zhao Heng thought for a moment and asked.
The young man before him relied entirely on anesthetic gel to maintain his condition, meaning that once the effect of the anesthetic gel wore off, he would return to his previous state of unbearable pain. Therefore, this hypnotic treatment was crucial for the young man.
Persistent arousal syndrome is rare, and it is even more uncommon in males. Thus, treating the young man was like feeling one’s way across a river by stepping on stones.
For hypnosis and psychological therapy, especially hypnosis, it is incredibly mysterious in the eyes of the public.
To the masses, hypnosis resembles witchcraft. Indeed, in the past, hypnosis was treated like witchcraft, only in modern times, after long development, has hypnosis become more scientific and standardized.
However, those who have mastered hypnosis are still rare, and people like Gao Qilan, who excel in the field of hypnosis, must register with relevant departments.
Although Zhao Heng had acquired almost all the expertise of Eastern Hospital’s most skilled doctors, he indeed had a gap in psychological therapy and hypnosis.
Skills and experience in psychology and hypnosis could not only expand Zhao Heng’s professional scope but also benefit him personally.
It should be noted that what Zhao Heng currently lacks is sophistication in dealing with people; once he addresses this aspect, he can begin to rapidly advance and soar.
In the bitter sea of life, everyone paddles hard; every step forward, whether technically or mentally, is arduous.
It is indeed rare for someone to improve as rapidly as Zhao Heng.
Many people falter when they reach three or four-tenths of Zhao Heng’s level.
"To say that psychological treatment means and hypnosis can completely eradicate physiological symptoms would be overly mythologizing psychology and hypnosis, but if effective, it can at least reduce the patient’s symptoms to a level that medication can control."
Gao Qilan pondered and remarked that although she is a leading expert in the industry, particularly at the pinnacle in the field of hypnosis domestically, she clearly understood that any form of treatment has its limitations.
In fact, Gao Qilan realized well that hypnosis is a dangerous affair.
The most dangerous aspect of hypnosis is that if a hypnotist fails to make their method exclusive to themselves—in other words, if many people know the hypnotist’s technique—
it can cause severe consequences. The hypnotized can enter a hypnotic state by receiving stimuli similar to those suggested by the hypnotist. Furthermore, the more hypnosis one undergoes, the easier they are to hypnotize. Unintentionally staring at something too long might trigger a hypnotic state.
"Moreover, hypnosis carries inherent risks; human consciousness cannot just be removed or modified at will. For example, in this patient’s case, hypnosis overlays a conscious state on their pre-existing extreme gender dysphoria foundation."
"Dr. Zhao, what do you consider the world’s most formidable parasite?"
Gao Qilan smiled and queried.
"Symbiotic bacteria? Or viruses, perhaps intestinal worms?"
Hearing Gao Qilan’s question puzzled Zhao Heng. He contemplated and suggested.
"No, it is consciousness, incredibly tenacious and highly infectious. Once a consciousness forms in the mind, it is nearly impossible to erase. When the awareness is fully comprehended, it deeply roots itself somewhere in the brain."
Gao Qilan spoke calmly and with sincerity.
Listening to Gao Qilan’s words made Zhao Heng shiver with realization—everything related to consciousness is mysterious and hazardous.
Liu Meng, attentively listening to the discussion between Zhao Heng and Gao Qilan, felt a chill down her spine at Gao Qilan’s tranquil explanation.
"Teacher Gao, are you suggesting that all acts of hypnosis are as drinking poison to quench thirst?"
Liu Meng couldn’t help but ask.
"It’s not that severe."
Gao Qilan smiled slightly as she spoke.
Logically speaking, a great hypnotist like Gao Qilan should head numerous classes, becoming wealthy just by teaching courses.
The reason why Gao Qilan remains understated in an Eastern Hospital branch has its causes.
The primary reason is current misconceptions about hypnosis.
Many seek to learn hypnotic techniques for numerous purposes, and only some of these have genuine therapeutic needs.
Though few possess the potential to learn hypnosis, if genuine hypnosis is mastered by those with ill intentions, it could have serious repercussions.
Most alarming is that these consequences can be silent and undetected.
"Director Gao, I leave this patient in your care."
Zhao Heng pondered for a moment and said.
Compared to the department heads Zhao Heng had met at Eastern Hospital, Gao Qilan carried a mystical aura typical of those studied in psychology and hypnosis.
"There’s no problem."
"Xiao Liu, take the patient to hand over to the duty doctor at the inpatient department. I’ve already made arrangements."
Gao Qilan instructed Liu Meng.
"Understood, Teacher Gao."
Liu Meng nodded, got up, and left the room.
After Liu Meng departed, Gao Qilan addressed Zhao Heng: "Dr. Zhao, I have researched psychology for many years, studying the human brain and consciousness considerably, but rarely have I seen someone with learning ability as strong as yours."
