Omniscient Doctor's Viewpoint - Chapter 310

Episode 310 Chapter 58. Useful person (10)

The next morning.

“Professor Jin Cheol-young is here.”

At the secretary’s words, Won Il-woong stood up as if he had been waiting.

“welcome. “It’s been a long time since I’ve seen you here, Professor.”

Jin Cheol-yeong entered the director’s office under the guidance of his secretary.

Won Il-woong moved from the executive chair to the sofa to greet him.

“Director’s room seems to be better than before.”

Jin Cheol-young looked around and said.

The office was filled with much more luxurious furniture than when I spoke with him about the ward relocation issue last year.

He got straight to the point.

“But what is going on? “He asked me to see him privately.”

“It’s no big deal. “I brought you here because I wanted to discuss how to manage the hospital in the next term.”

‘Next term… … .’

Jin Cheol-young laughed bitterly at the sight of him speaking as if he had already become the next director.

“Well, there’s no harm in preparing in advance, right?”

The fact that he could say something like that without hesitation, no matter how alone it was, was proof of how advantageous he was.

“Hospital management… … . “I think it’s good enough to support doctors so they can take good care of their patients and not just tell them to reduce the deficit.”

Jin Cheol-young’s words were full of bones.

It was partly because of his personality of speaking directly to whoever he was talking to, but it was also possible because he and Won Il-woong had known each other for a long time since their days as residents.

“I listen carefully to what the professor says.”

I thought he would respond by asking if he thought the hospital was a charity project, but Won Il-woong continued speaking with a surprisingly relaxed smile.

“This term, we plan to open new centers that will be helpful to patients and contribute to the financial soundness of the hospital. I think the mental health field will also become an important axis.”

It was something I had already heard from Lee Gwang-seop.

The director spoke of the director of the Brain Science Center and strongly encouraged him to join the director team… … .

Since he didn’t say anything after that, it seemed like Lee Gwang-seop had decided to reject his offer.

“Are you talking about the Brain Science Center? In that case, our manager… … .”

“Oh, I once made that suggestion. However, I gave that to Professor Gwangseop Lee, and there is something else I would like Professor Jin to take care of.”

“Me? “What is it?”

Jin Cheol-young asked with a sour expression.

Recently, his mood had changed a lot due to increased sales, but he had always disliked psychiatry.

It was obvious that this was the position he would present.

There is only a name and no substance at all… … .

However, when Won Il-woong’s words fell, Jin Cheol-young could not help but believe his ears.

“I hope you will work with me as the next vice president.”

“Member… “Jean?”

Jin Cheol-young opened his eyes and asked a question.

It was as if he hadn’t thought about this at all.

“That’s right. And we will help you both materially and spiritually so that you can become the next director. How is it?”

They are going to appoint Jin Cheol-young, who has never worked as a professor before, to the position of vice president and nominate him as a candidate for director in the next election.

It was an unprecedented and unprecedented condition.

“There must be professors in the current executive branch who have worked hard.”

“A position is not a reward. Just because you’re on my side doesn’t mean I should take care of it separately. “What is important is whether or not they are people who can contribute to the development of the hospital in the future.”

This means that objective ability will be prioritized over friendship.

It wasn’t exactly wrong, but the problem was that it came from Won Il-woong.

‘What on earth were you thinking…? … .’

The sudden recruitment offer made me curious about his intentions.

But whatever his intentions, Jin Cheol-yeong’s answer was fixed.

“Thank you for your kind words, but I doubt whether I can take on such an important responsibility and do an excellent job. I don’t know anything about hospital operations. “I want to treat patients and teach residents like I do now, and then quietly retire when the time comes.”

For him, who had even declined the position of director of psychiatry, neither director nor deputy director was a consideration in the first place.

But Won Il-woong seemed to have different thoughts.

“I believe that there is no one more qualified than Professor Jin to be the vice president for the next term. We plan to create new centers, and we are sincere in considering the mental health field as an important axis.”

“In that case, Manager Lee Kwang-seop would be a better candidate than me. Or, one way could be to invite a star professor from outside.”

Even as he repeatedly expressed his refusal, I became more and more curious about his intentions.

There was no reason for him, a man of three minds, to speak ill of himself when he was just a rank professor.

“What exactly are you trying to do?”

When Jin Cheol-yeong asked, Won Il-woong paused as if thinking for a moment and then opened his mouth.

“Please serve as the first director of the Corporate Mental Health Center that will be launched next year.”

“What about corporate mental health?”

“Samah University Hospital’s Health Checkup Center is the number one in Korea both in terms of size and recognition. Now, I would like to expand that area to the mental health field. “Starting with our Sama Group, we are collaborating with various domestic companies to provide solutions for managing the mental health of office workers.”

When I heard Won Il-woong’s plan, my mouth dropped open.

‘How could this…’ … .’

This was because it was consistent with what he had emphasized in a recent corporate lecture.

– We should not wait until office workers suffering from chronic stress become seriously ill. A company-wide approach is needed to screen high-risk workers and intervene before outbreaks occur.

I had always thought that the role of a psychiatrist should not be confined to the clinic, but Won Il-woong was telling a similar story as if he had read his mind.

“In the future, the mental health of workers will become an important criterion for evaluating companies. “I am sure that if you grow the center as the vice president, the time will come a little earlier.”

‘Is this a coincidence? Or is there another reason?’

Just looking at the content of the conversation, it was confusing who was talking to whom.

Jin Cheol-young decided to ask directly.

“… … “What do you want?”

“I guess you think I have ulterior motives?”

“Honestly, yes. “It’s an appealing proposal, but isn’t it something the director might be interested in?”

“ha ha ha! As expected, Professor Jin communicates well.”

Just as the awkward atmosphere was flowing, it was Won Il-woong’s cheerful laughter that turned the atmosphere around.

“But you got one right and the other wrong. As the professor said, it would be a lie to say that I have absolutely nothing to desire. However, it is true that we have a positive view of the mental health field of office workers.”

I know for sure that you have been berating Lee Gwang-seop at every department meeting for the past few years, but you have a positive view of psychiatry?

Jin Cheol-yeong looked at Won Il-woong with an expression that asked, ‘What do you mean by that?’

However, Won Il-woong paid no heed and continued speaking.

“When I thought about it, it seemed like no doctor had as much power as a psychiatrist.”

“Power?”

“Do you know where Sana Group executives stop by first during personnel management season? “This is our hospital’s health checkup center.”

Just as regular employees go through recruitment screenings, executives also visit hospitals before starting their term.

“I heard that too. “It was said that those eligible for executive promotion receive support for all possible tests ‘from head to toe.’”

“you’re right. An unfamiliar person might think that the group pays special attention to employee health, but in reality, health checkups are the final gateway to promotion to executive positions.”

At those words, Jin Cheol-young nodded as if he remembered something.

I once heard that Chairman Kang Tae-jeong considers the health of executives as important as their abilities.

In fact, a few years ago, an executive who was about to take office as president of a group affiliate was not promoted because he had a history of myocardial infarction.

“In fact, what is more important than the test results is the doctor’s judgment. Even if the coronary artery is slightly narrowed, it is not a problem if it is determined that it does not interfere with work. Do you know what this means?”

“… … Does this mean that psychiatric evaluations will also be reflected in personnel decisions?”

“That’s it. Isn’t this a country that already has a high suicide rate? “If an employee commits suicide in the workplace, it is on the news every day, but something like that should never happen to an executive.”

Jin Cheol-young got angry and said those words.

“It sounds like they are arbitrarily disadvantaging employees with psychiatric symptoms.”

It was a much greater authority than expected.

Even in determining objective test results, such as blood tests or radiological tests, the doctor’s subjectivity is involved, and in the case of psychiatry, this is much more severe.

‘Do you mean to leave the hospital and exert influence in group politics?’

Only then did Jin Cheol-yeong understand the meaning of ‘power’ he spoke of.

If he is the chairman’s son-in-law… … .

Maybe it really is possible.

However, Won Il-woong waved off his concerns.

“It’s a disadvantage. If the professor doesn’t want it, it won’t happen. “The final decision will completely respect the professor’s opinion.”

“Then why…” … ? “Are you giving me a position as someone other than the director?”

“I told you earlier, right? “I want something from the professor.”

Well then.

They said they would only respect them in words, but in reality, it was clear that they would put all kinds of pressure on them.

Jin Cheol-yeong listened to his words with bated breath.

And the next moment, an unexpected request flowed from his mouth.

“You only need to discharge the female patient that the professor is currently handling in the ward. The patient seems to have severe paranoia… … .”

* * *

The afternoon of the same day.

Si-hyeon visited Kang Hyeon-wook’s hospital room.

About a month had passed since the parking lot crash, but he still had not been discharged from the hospital.

Because he suffered from heart valve disease for a long time, his cardiac output was less than half of that of a healthy adult.

– If you do not undergo valve surgery, we will not be able to provide a discharge prescription. Let’s do it now.

As soon as the trauma treatment was over, Kang Baek-hyuk caught him as he was about to leave the hospital.

The situation had reached its limit as the surgery was repeatedly postponed using work as an excuse.

His condition was so bad that it would not be surprising even if one day his heart failure suddenly worsened and he died.

“Does the surgery area hurt?”

“Not at all. It was uncomfortable to stay in the intensive care unit for a few days after surgery, but it felt much better after being moved up to a regular hospital room. Ah, how are you feeling, Min Su-ah?”

“I am hospitalized. “He still seems anxious about going home.”

“I guess so. of course. I would do the same. “Nothing bad has happened yet, right?”

“of course. What could happen if you’re in a closed ward? Don’t worry, you’ve had major surgery, so focus on your recovery… … .”

Si-hyeon tried to reassure Kang Hyun-wook, but the smile on his face soon disappeared.

“What’s going on?”

“that is… … .”

Sihyeon paused for a moment while trying to say something to him.

snap. snap.

The moment of silence between the conversations was filled with mechanical sounds like the second hand of a wall clock moving.

Due to this hospitalization, he underwent major surgery to replace his heart valve with a mechanical valve.

For the time being, absolute stability is needed.

“it’s okay. Please speak. “It’s more frustrating if you don’t know.”

But what he said also made sense.

Isn’t one of the two situations in which Koreans feel most frustrated is being interrupted while speaking?

And the other thing… … .

Anyway, I thought it would be better to tell him the truth.

“Someone came into the ward targeting Min Su-ah.”

“yes? Then, is there a patient… … .”

snap. snap. snap.

Since he had not yet seen the news, his heart began to beat rapidly.

“First of all, you are safe. “I plan to pay more attention to safety for the time being.”

“I’m so glad.”

Kang Hyun-wook seemed relieved, but his expression soon began to harden.

“That means… … . “I have to be careful too.”

“yes. “Maybe the next target will be the prosecutor.”