I Can Talk to the Internal Organs-Chapter 337 - 303: Even a Pure Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital Needs Surgical Operations
Smashed the cake?
That’s quite a bold claim!
But as Lu Jiu said, if he can really change the lifestyle of the people of Jianghan City, then maybe diabetes could indeed be effectively controlled in this area.
But outside Jianghan City, that’s uncertain.
With over a hundred million diabetes patients nationwide, the medical market is worth hundreds of billions.
With Lu Jiu’s influence, it’s difficult even to shake this cake, let alone smash it.
Liu Xing said, "Dean Lu, are you serious?"
Lu Jiu smiled and said, "Professor Liu, do you think I’m a bit arrogant?"
Liu Xing waved his hand, "No, no, no, I think your intentions are good. Besides, during my stay at Lu Jiu TCM Hospital these days, I’ve really experienced that unique feeling the hospital brings. How should I put it? At our age, we really enjoy this simple and healthy lifestyle."
"But it’s different for young people. Their work environment, life pressures, the variety of entertainment activities, and a dazzling array of food almost occupy their lives. People from small towns might share our interests, but integrating into big cities might be impossible."
"The fast-paced life predestines their lack of autonomy, and most diabetes patients are those with irregular diets and lifestyles, compounded by genetic factors. If society doesn’t change, hospitals can actually do very little."
"I understand you want everyone to avoid diabetes, but that’s impossible!"
Lu Jiu understood Liu Xing’s point.
He believed that diabetes mostly stems from affluent lifestyles. Hospitals can treat diseases, but they can’t cure the habits of overeating.
Hence, those diseases that arise from improved material conditions cannot be resolved by hospitals alone.
Even though Lu Jiu TCM Hospital is creating a new wellness model, it’s hard to popularize in today’s society.
Especially in big cities.
But Lu Jiu also understood the principle of extremes leading to reversals!
Once a fast-paced life evolves to its extreme, it will hit rock bottom and rebound, and many people will grow tired of such overwrought lives and start seeking new ways out.
If it were before the epidemic, Lu Jiu would never have had the current idea of smashing the pot.
Because back then, the country was on a track of rapid economic development, and even if sanctioned, it hadn’t shaken too much.
Until the epidemic came, causing the most severe global economic depression.
Huaxia was naturally not spared.
After the disaster, the economy was sluggish, and that fast-paced life that suited rapid economic development started showing signs of being unfit for the local conditions.
Voices against overwrought lives became increasingly serious.
Although the fast-paced life hasn’t changed much, the voices against overwrought lives act as a rallying cry.
They long for a slow-paced life, but they are helpless.
You could even say they have no choice at all!
What Lu Jiu wants to do is to give these people the right to choose.
When we get a minor illness, we don’t have to just observe and wait for it to worsen before treating it.
Or when we feel unwell, we don’t necessarily have to take medicine; we can use other methods to recover.
Lu Jiu wants more people to know that when people fall ill, it’s not always necessary to take medicine for a lifetime, and some illnesses aren’t only treatable by surgery; there might even be another version of the health knowledge you’re hearing now.
With comparison and choice, that’s true freedom!
Indeed, with Lu Jiu’s current influence, talking about these things seems a bit premature, and it feels somewhat unrealistic.
Compared to the whole healthcare industry, Lu Jiu TCM Hospital is just like a tiny ant.
At most, it can only influence Jianghan to a limited extent, thinking of influencing the entire country at this stage is undoubtedly a pipe dream.
"Changing a little is still something, don’t you think our hospital’s model has no chance of development in Jinling?" Lu Jiu smiled and asked.
He didn’t believe that all twenty million people in Jinling were workaholics.
Why not big cities?
With today’s serious aging population, perhaps big cities are even more suited for the model of Lu Jiu TCM Hospital.
If young people can’t change much, then let’s start with the elderly.
As long as Liu Xing and the others enjoy such a hospital, more people in Jinling will like it.
"Of course, development is not a problem, but in terms of influence..." Liu Xing was actually quite tempted.
Having stayed there for a few months, he genuinely liked Lu Jiu TCM Hospital.
Unfortunately, living in Jinling meant he couldn’t stay long-term in Jianghan.
If there was a hospital like this in Jinling, he would be very welcoming.
"That’s good, maybe in the future we’ll set up a branch in Jinling. When that time comes, Professor Liu and Elder Mo, if you are interested, why not join in?" Lu Jiu smiled.
"Really?" Liu Xing’s face beamed with a smile.
"As long as you’re willing to participate, this plan certainly has the opportunity to be implemented," said Lu Jiu.
"Alright, I can commit that if you come to Jinling, I’ll definitely contribute both money and effort!" Mo Linxun said.
"Then I’ll thank all of you in advance. Everyone, if there’s nothing else, I’ll head back to the hospital." Lu Jiu said.
After saying goodbye to everyone, Lu Jiu and An Xianda got into the car.
Having been silent all this time, An Xianda couldn’t help but speak up.
"You boy, you haven’t even stabilized your footing in Jianghan, and you’re thinking of opening a branch in Jinling?"
Lu Jiu smiled, "They won’t believe me. We don’t have the capability at the moment, but it doesn’t matter. I just think they’re quite accepting of traditional Chinese medicine, and honestly, it’s just a way of chatting. It’s rare to meet some people from Jinling, so I should build connections. I can’t always rely on my teachers, principals, and you guys, right?"
An Xianda laughed, "How come I never knew you liked socializing this much before?"
Lu Jiu chuckled bitterly, "Now that I’m in this position, I have to do what belongs to this position. I used to only think about tending to my small plot, but now that my position is different, I can help more people, so my mindset needs to adjust accordingly. Socializing is definitely essential."
An Xianda said, "But they are all Western doctors, what’s the use of networking with them?"
Lu Jiu smiled, "As long as they do not reject traditional Chinese medicine and are wholeheartedly for the patients, it’s worth networking with them. Didn’t the great people say, ’Unite all forces that can be united’? Besides, even if we don’t go to Jinling, in the future, our hospital will not be limited to just traditional Chinese medicine; we will also need to introduce Western medicine."
An Xianda was taken aback, "We are a pure Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, if you introduce Western medicine, you’ll have to introduce medical equipment. How will you support those expensive medical devices?"
Lu Jiu said, "A pure Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital can also have surgeries, there’s no conflict. It’s just a matter of setting priorities. We can certainly handle some diseases now, but among them, there are also cases where surgery is necessary. In the future, surgical procedures must be conducted under the guidance of traditional Chinese medicine syndrome differentiation. In other words, when a patient comes into the hospital, TCM consultation is prioritized. After TCM syndrome differentiation, if surgery is determined to be necessary, then it will be performed."
"I believe that a real Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital should have Western medicine in place, but Western medicine surgeries can only be used for auxiliary treatment. Meanwhile, certain necessary diagnostic equipment of Western medicine can allow patients to visually see their own recovery, which is a very important data reference for building patient confidence. We can also learn from it, but it must be standardized, and we must not lose the essence of traditional Chinese medicine due to excessive inspection."
"The country has always advocated for the integration of Chinese and Western medicine. You and I both know that it’s impossible to combine Chinese and Western medical theories, but Chinese and Western medicine can certainly cooperate!"
"A pure Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital can indeed continue under the current model, and practice has proven that it can also be successful. However, to be the ideal hospital in my mind, the inclusion of Western medicine is essential. So once the revenue reaches a certain standard, surgical procedures will definitely be integrated into the hospital system, and only then can it become a pilot hospital truly worthy of broad promotion."
