When the Doctor Uses A Hack

If sometimes diagnosing diseases feels like a game of elimination, please don't hit me.

However, in real life, when tests are inadequate, we can only make educated guesses as much as possible!

To put it professionally, this is called a grand consultation!

Mm!

To say guess might feel a bit too playful.

But sometimes diseases really can make doctors go round in circles.

When Chen Cang heard that the HIV test result was negative, he immediately questioned the accuracy of the test result.

This left the doctors and experts present a bit puzzled, but... no one dared to say anything.

Because of Chen Cang's authority.

If Chen Cang were an ordinary trainee doctor, rechecking the HIV virus would be nearly impossible.

To be honest, over the years, although the hospital has had people question test results, it's very rare!

And now Chen Cang's suspicion left the attending experts at a loss for words!

The laboratory department was equally bewildered upon receiving the message.

"Chief, this..." the lab technician had some feelings.

After all, sending it back for retesting usually implies two possibilities: first, the need for multiple tests due to the disease's particularity, and second, questioning the accuracy of the test results.

And obviously, since the result just came out and it's being retested, it's definitely not the first reason, which makes it easier to explain.

If it's about doubting the authenticity of the test result...

It involves issues with equipment, personnel, and probability!

The lab technician might feel that the other party doesn't trust them, so it's understandable if they feel a bit emotional.

The lab chief shook his head upon seeing this, "Alright, what's the big deal? If Professor Chen asks for retesting, just do it."

"Don't overthink it..."

Before the words were finished, the phone rang.

"Professor Chen! Hello, hello!" The lab chief greeted with a smile.

Chen Cang chuckled, "Chief Li, thank you for your hard work. Please retest the patient with admission number 2020xxxx, Mr. Yang."

"I still think we can't rule out the possibility of an HIV infection and suspect that the previous result might be a false negative. Please help me confirm it!"

The chief nodded quickly, "Sure, Professor Chen, you're too kind. This is our job. Besides, HIV tests aren't 100% accurate. There's a 1 in 5000 chance of false positives and about a 1 in 10000 chance of false negatives. Such test results require rigorousness."

"It's good that Professor Chen thought it over so thoroughly!"

Chief Li spoke well and had solid professional knowledge.

Chen Cang nodded and said, "Mm, then please tell the testing doctor, it's not about questioning their skills, it's just that the patient's diagnosis still has various complications."

Chief Li laughed and said, "Professor Chen, you're so considerate!"

"Alright, alright, I'll personally tell Xiao Zhao. It's no big deal!"

After hanging up the phone, Chief Li looked at the testing doctor, Xiao Zhao, smiled, and raised an eyebrow:

"Tsk tsk, Xiao Zhao, do you know who called?"

"Professor Chen! He personally called, fearing you might overthink it."

"Alright, send it for testing. Are you really upset after Professor Chen personally explained it to you?"

Xiao Zhao was genuinely happy inside upon hearing this.

Smiling, he trotted off to work.

Chief Li looked at the phone and couldn't help shaking his head. Professor Chen is truly remarkable. A call that seems simple and ordinary makes everyone in the lab feel at ease.

Even as the department chief, I feel proud.

How old is this Professor Chen? He's truly wise beyond his years.

Sometimes, dealing with people is harder than academic pursuits.

...

...

Meanwhile, after preparing the patient, it was time to perform the lumbar puncture for cerebrospinal fluid testing.

Chen Cang had Huang Binhai perform the lumbar puncture, and the pressure was quite high under the gaze of many.

But Huang Binhai, having seen many situations now, was no longer nervous.

After all, he had shared drinks with Berti from Mayo, and also with Yang Ming from Xiehe, and Academician Xue Zhengren.

Facing in-house experts, Huang Binhai's hands were steady.

The lumbar puncture is performed on the lumbar spine. It sounds dangerous, but it isn't very difficult.

Experts were still discussing the patient's condition.

From start to finish, however, Chen Cang remained silent.

He was waiting for results!

Either waiting for intracranial pathology, or waiting for the HIV result!

Once he has one of them, Chen Cang could essentially determine the patient's condition.

During the wait, Chen Cang suddenly asked the patient's parents a question that stunned everyone: "Do you have a cat at home?"

The parents were dumbfounded!

"Cat? Yes!"

"We've always had a cat at home, how did Professor Chen know?"

Upon seeing this, Wu Hui suddenly became excited, perhaps... Professor Chen guessed the situation?

Even Zhao Furun and Yang Fupeng, head of oncology surgery, were a bit confused!

They couldn't understand why Chen Cang asked this question!

However, they were all seasoned experts, and although they didn't understand, they could speculate a bit!

Could it be a parasite?

Impossible!

Parasites can't cause systemic diseases.

Nor could they be so dangerous.

After being confirmed, Chen Cang took a deep breath and fell silent.

Now we just need to patiently wait for the results.

However...

The office became quiet.

A nurse walked in and said, "Professor Chen, the patient has woken up and is now experiencing pain all over."

Hearing that the child was awake, the parents became somewhat excited.

Chen Cang also followed them into the ward.

"It hurts a lot! Mom, Dad, I feel sore and ache all over! It hurts a lot even when I turn over!"

Zhao Furun whispered, "Should we… give some painkillers?"

It seemed that everyone didn't want the patient to know their condition.

However...

Chen Cang directly refused.

He raised his hand to look at the time and shook his head, "No, let's wait a bit more."

A few minutes later, the phone rang.

Chen Cang walked out.

It was Chief Li from the laboratory department.

"Professor Chen, it's indeed positive! You're amazing! It's indeed positive!"

Upon hearing this, Chen Cang showed no excitement!

Instead, he felt a bit helpless.

This result... Chen Cang would rather have been wrong.

Because...

This might mean, it's not just one positive!

This is a university student!

A university student who is likely to have various unsanitary behaviors and is quite handsome.

In this era.

Chen Cang doesn't discriminate against anyone.

But...

Sometimes, some students are not cleaner than sex workers.

This is the truth.

Chen Cang clearly remembered a study that showed:

The emergence of one fresh HIV patient signifies more than 20 unknown potential carriers!

Who can feel fear from this data!

Moreover, Chen Cang looked at the faces of the bewildered family members.

Looked at the patient still in denial.

He couldn't help but sigh!

Sometimes...

This group of people is terrifying.

If they hide their medical history, what consequences can it have for healthcare workers?