I Quit My Job and Run a Café - Chapter 437



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Episode 437 Nightingale [2]

Ward.

It refers to the space where patients are hospitalized.

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

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

You may wonder why he was admitted to the hospital 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 they’re hospitalizing me… … .’

In the 21st century, there was a part of university hospitals in Korea where hospitalization definitely brought peace of mind.

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 establishing a solid 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 quickly to most emergencies, 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 cannot stand guard 24 hours a day.

Even while in the hospital.

Don’t I also have to keep seeing my patients?

However, there is no point in just sending the disciples away.

I think it’s better than the others, but it’s still a bit too much in my opinion.

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

‘Really… … .’

So what will the ward be like after I get off work?

It is no exaggeration to say that it is total 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.

However, real accidents that make the news are rare, and the majority of patients are discharged without such accidents because there is a system in place to filter out small mistakes before they lead to accidents.

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

That’s because it’s literally a place where people’s lives can come and go.

‘The problem is… … this is not a time when life is valued that much.’

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

No, even if it is not necessarily a low birth rate, there is no value more important than life, at least for modern people who are educated that way, 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 is a shortage of entertainment, there is no play other than sex, and most of the children 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 my own child is treated here.

‘But what would happen if the nightingale appeared 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 if left alone?

No, that’s not all.

It is no exaggeration to say that the history of the ward changed because of 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 he was holding so many lives, Liston suddenly came to him 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, you bastard. Can you pull out my hair again?”

“I’m joking. Are you joking too?”

I stayed 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 somewhat returning to the 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 rather just push it all away than live like that.

“Just kidding… right?”

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 repay a debt of a thousand nyang, so why should I say anything bad here?

If you stay well, everything will be good.

“Yeah… … But really, what were you 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 clear example of the level of medical care in the 19th century.

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

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

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

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

“Do I need to know that? I think all I have to do is do a good job with the surgery.”

no…….

Maybe this is the extent of the treatment of patients.

If you find Liston’s comments 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.

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

But not here.

Surprisingly, the guardians also understood and returned.

Oh, I guess 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 they 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 horror 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.

“I told you 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.

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

The 19th century was a time when young men 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 30% to 50% of the population, so it is extremely familiar with death, to the point where there is music such as the Dance of Death.

“Isn’t it a problem if someone dies when they don’t have to?”

“That’s why we do surgeries and such. But even if we do our best, if someone dies, it’s not just that person’s problem, it’s 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 really start to think that maybe God exists.

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, no matter what name it is 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 work hard to see the patient. You too… … surprisingly, you work hard to see the patient.”

“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 shit.”

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 fucking crazy.

That’s not something to worry about.

Rather, it is something that deserves praise.

It is no exaggeration to say that it is regrettable that I cannot do this often.

Maybe Joseph saved more people than I did.

“But thanks to that, it got clean.”

“That’s true, but because of that, the number of nurses in our hospital 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 fall any further because of that.

why?

Because I’m finally starting to take an interest in nurses.

It would be more correct 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 are not basically money-making entities.”

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

My mouth hurts, that’s all.

“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 is a saying that there is nothing wrong with old sayings, but honestly, I think that this is a saying 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.”

“Until 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 rather than preventing venereal disease, I might be contributing to the decline of morality in the era.

but…….

As always, the tools are not without sin.

So I forced myself to remember that I wasn’t at fault for making it, and my mind became at ease again.

“Okay… … Do as you wish. Call today?”

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

Liston, since you’re the kind of person who moves as I say, decided to follow me today too.

So we waited for night to come.

Hiding secretly in our hospital.

(continue)