Thank You Doctor Episode 36 Recap
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Bai Shu awoke disoriented to find Zheng Yajie lying beside him. Startled, he regretted his drunken state from the night before. Zheng Yajie, also awake, showed concern, asking if his fever had subsided and advising him to drink less. Bai Shu, eager for her to leave, politely declined her offer to make breakfast, suggesting instead that she go home and rest, as she likely hadn't slept well. Zheng Yajie agreed to leave, telling him to rest well.
Bai Shu thanked her as she departed, then muttered to himself that alcohol truly complicates things. A health product salesperson visited Huang Li Li in the hospital, eagerly promoting an upgraded version of "fully natural fruit juice" said to be refined from eight rare fruits. Initially, Huang Li Li refused her prescribed medicine, claiming she didn't take pills.
Bai Shu skillfully explained that the medicine was derived from natural fruit extracts, which helped her condition, prompting Huang Li Li to comply. The salesperson then urged Huang Li Li to purchase another hundred bottles of the new juice for promotion, suggesting she take a loan from Tian Tian Credit, a partner company, to finance the purchase since her previous stock hadn't sold. Huang Li Li's husband arrived, enraged.
He accused the salesperson of preying on his sick wife and threatened physical harm if he ever approached Huang Li Li again. The salesperson quickly fled. During the confrontation, Huang Li Li became emotionally distressed and fainted. Bai Shu and Xiao Yan promptly intervened, stabilizing her condition. Huang Li Li’s husband expressed his frustration, recounting how his wife had been selling the juice and calling the salesperson a scammer. Bai Shu remarked on the persistence of belief in pseudoscience.
He also stated that effective doctor-patient communication is an art, requiring tailored approaches for different individuals. Xiao Yan then playfully suggested Bai Shu should order some of the juice for himself. Wen Jin Jin, after being rejected by Bai Shu, publicly announced on Weibo that she was giving up her pursuit. The post quickly garnered significant sympathy from netizens, causing her follower count to surge.
Some colleagues discussed the post, with Bai Shu remarking that Wen Jin Jin was merely seeking attention to gain fans. Seizing the opportunity, Zheng Yajie openly declared her affection for Bai Shu in the office, asserting that she would eventually become his girlfriend. Bai Shu, however, unequivocally rejected her advances. He stated clearly that he had no feelings for her and desired no one, including her, to interfere with his life, implicitly referring to his interest in Xiao Yan.
A disheartened Zheng Yajie withdrew. Later, Xu Yiran found her upset and offered advice, suggesting that Bai Shu was more receptive to quiet care and companionship rather than aggressive pursuit. He added that forcing a relationship wouldn't lead to happiness and advised her not to take Bai Shu's harsh words too personally. Despite the advice, Zheng Yajie remained determined.
She approached Bai Shu once more, reminding him that when she cared for him during his fever, he had mumbled "yes" when she asked if he liked her. Bai Shu clarified that his response was due to his feverish state. Zheng Yajie admitted she found comfort in his vague reply, which strengthened her resolve to win him over and protect him from others.
Bai Shu firmly reiterated that he did not love her and that a forced relationship would only lead to unhappiness for both, urging her not to waste her time on him. Zheng Yajie, however, defiantly declared that she would not give up and would continue to wait for him.
Upon her discharge from Tongshan Hospital, Huang Li Li encountered Xiao Yan and confidently asserted that her rapid recovery was solely due to the nutritional benefits of her "all-natural fruit juice," dismissing the hospital's treatments. Her husband then showed her news on his phone, revealing that the health product company she had so deeply trusted had been busted by the police for fraud.
He confessed that he and the doctors had deliberately misled her, and that it was the professional medical care provided by Dr. Xiao and Dr. Bai that had genuinely saved her life. Realizing the truth, Huang Li Li expressed deep regret. Her husband apologized for his past neglect and promised to support her in finding a legitimate job, encouraging her to start anew.
Fu Ming arrived at the Tongshan Hospital Emergency Department, complaining of intermittent abdominal pain since his appendectomy two months prior. He requested copies of his surgical records and examination reports to show a relative who worked at a different hospital. Tang Hua recognized him from his previous appendectomy, but being busy with a patient suffering from gastroesophageal reflux, she asked Lin Zhi to assist him.
Later, a lingering suspicion prompted Tang Hua to review Fu Ming’s previous CT scans from his records. She was alarmed to discover a suspicious shadow in his liver, which she had previously overlooked. Tang Hua immediately reported her findings to Lu Ping'an, with Bai Shu present in the subsequent discussion, anxious to know if it was benign or malignant.
Bai Shu confirmed it was a tumor but explained that a definitive diagnosis of its nature couldn't be made from the CT alone. Xu Yiran expressed concern that Fu Ming might be preparing a lawsuit, theorizing that he might have already known about the tumor and was gathering evidence of Tang Hua's supposed misdiagnosis. Tang Hua, distressed, declared her willingness to bear full responsibility to protect the department.
Chen Zhi also tried to take the blame, suggesting his constant presence had distracted her. However, Bai Shu firmly countered, stating that Tang Hua bore no fault. He explained that Fu Ming had presented with lower abdominal pain, for which Tang Hua had accurately diagnosed and successfully treated appendicitis. The liver tumor, he clarified, was an "accidental discovery" from the CT scan.
Bai Shu argued that no doctor could identify all a patient's conditions in a short timeframe, and therefore, they wouldn't necessarily lose a potential lawsuit. Lu Ping'an concurred with Bai Shu, emphasizing that doctors are not omnipotent. Tang Hua then proposed that they should proactively contact Fu Ming to inform him about the liver tumor and arrange further pathological examinations to determine its nature. Bai Shu, Xiao Yan, and Xu Yiran all supported her decision.
Lu Ping'an commended their commitment to the patient's well-being and instructed Tang Hua to contact Fu Ming promptly for a tumor assessment, promising to handle any other complications. Fu Ming returned to the hospital, where Tang Hua explained the findings from his previous CT scan, indicating a suspicious shadow in his liver. She recommended a pathological examination to determine if it was benign or malignant and to plan further treatment.
Fu Ming, surprised by their proactive disclosure, asked if they only discovered the shadow after he came to copy his records. Tang Hua candidly admitted her previous oversight. Fu Ming then revealed that he had known about two benign liver hemangiomas since he was young, which he regularly monitored. He had not mentioned them during his appendectomy visit as he believed they were unrelated to his abdominal pain at the time.
Despite this, Lu Ping'an advised Fu Ming to undergo further checks for his persistent abdominal discomfort. Subsequent examinations confirmed that his current abdominal pain was caused by chronic gastritis, entirely unrelated to his hemangiomas or previous appendectomy. Tang Hua prescribed medication for his gastritis. Fu Ming expressed profound gratitude, remarking that Tongshan Hospital's Emergency Department was the first to ever proactively call and show such personal concern for his health.
Lu Ping'an praised Tang Hua for her excellent handling of the situation. Inspired by the recent patient encounter, Tang Hua sought out Chen Zhi, informing him that he no longer needed to pretend to be her boyfriend. She explained that their differing perspectives, particularly on professional ethics, highlighted their incompatibility; she prioritized proactive patient care, while he was overly cautious.
Tang Hua emphasized that individuals with fundamentally different values could not truly be together and that continuing their charade would only give him false hope, which she considered unfair. A distraught Chen Zhi profusely apologized, promising to change and prioritize her opinions, even taking blame for distracting her during Fu Ming's case.
Tang Hua clarified that it wasn't about blame but about their divergent viewpoints, and pointed out his implication that her supposed misdiagnosis was due to his distraction showed a lack of trust in her professional capabilities. She firmly stated that their fake relationship must end, even if it meant a major conflict with her mother, who had been fooled by their act. Although Chen Zhi was heartbroken and tried to dissuade her, Tang Hua was resolute.
She later confided in a colleague, admitting she was wary of becoming dependent on Chen Zhi's care, as she had no desire for a relationship or marriage. She believed ending things now would minimize future emotional pain for both of them. That same night, Tang Hua confronted her mother about ending her fake relationship with Chen Zhi. Her mother, however, was adamant that Tang Hua should try to make it work with Chen Zhi.
She praised his upright and honest character, emphasizing that personality differences could be resolved, and feelings could naturally develop between two doctors who spent so much time together. Her mother, drawing on her own experience, stated she could see Chen Zhi's genuine love and care for Tang Hua through his eyes, which she believed didn't lie. She warned Tang Hua that she might regret her decision later.
Tang Hua, though feeling no romantic interest in Chen Zhi, found it difficult to resist her mother's persistent pleas. Later, as a heavy downpour began, Chen Zhi repeatedly called Tang Hua, but she ignored his calls. To her surprise, Chen Zhi appeared downstairs, shouting her name in the pouring rain. Her mother, hearing the commotion, urged Tang Hua to go to him. Grabbing an umbrella, Tang Hua went down and found a slightly inebriated Chen Zhi.
She firmly told him to go home, asking him not to behave in a way that would make her despise him. Chen Zhi, distraught, pleaded with her not to despise him, eventually conceding and leaving. After getting caught in the rain, Chen Zhi developed a cold. Xu Yiran gave him medicine, but Chen Zhi remained deeply troubled and lost his appetite, prompting Xu Yiran to playfully suggest he move on from Tang Hua.
Soon after, Li Fu Ping, a sales professional, collapsed outside a hotel following a client dinner and was rushed to the Tongshan Hospital Emergency Department. Upon her arrival, Chen Zhi immediately detected a strong scent of alcohol and, suspecting alcohol poisoning, ordered a blood test and a head CT if the initial test was negative. However, Li Fu Ping's mother adamantly denied this, asserting her daughter was severely allergic to alcohol and never drank a drop.
Xiao Yan arrived and, after confirming the absence of alcohol in Li Fu Ping’s blood, began to investigate further. The patient's family expressed anger at Chen Zhi's initial misdiagnosis, highlighting Li Fu Ping’s crucial role as the family's primary provider.
Based on Li Fu Ping's symptoms, which included dizziness, blurry vision, and shoulder discomfort earlier that day, and her medical history of at least three years of hypertension and hyperglycemia (though unknown to her family), Xiao Yan suspected a cerebral infarction. She ordered a head MRA, which confirmed a cerebral infarction located in the internal capsule, a critical area known to affect limb mobility.
Xiao Yan explained to the family that immediate thrombolysis was crucial to dissolve the blood clots, warning that any delay could lead to severe consequences, including permanent paralysis. Xiao Yan meticulously explained the thrombolysis procedure, detailing both its high success rate at their hospital and potential risks such as hemorrhage or disease progression, ultimately assuring the family that the benefits significantly outweighed the risks. She urged prompt action and offered her direct contact for any concerns.
Li Fu Ping’s brother, Xiao Xiang, immediately balked at the estimated cost of 7,000 to 8,000 yuan for the Alteplase medication and associated treatment and examination fees, accusing the hospital of price gouging. Tang Hua patiently clarified that all charges were officially approved. Li Fu Ping’s mother tearfully implored Xiao Xiang to agree, stressing that her daughter was the family’s sole financial pillar and their family would be ruined if she suffered any lasting harm. Xiao Xiang reluctantly consented.
Back in the first aid room, Chen Zhi was overcome with guilt. Lu Ping'an sternly reprimanded him, warning that his misstep could jeopardize the entire Emergency Department. Xiao Yan interceded, advocating for Chen Zhi to take responsibility for the treatment with her and Tang Hua’s assistance, emphasizing that everyone makes mistakes. However, Lu Ping'an, still visibly angry, refused.
After Lu Ping'an's departure, Chen Zhi confessed to Xiao Yan his profound self-doubt, believing he was unsuitable to be a doctor despite his doctorate. Xiao Yan offered encouragement, reminding him that doctors, while professionals, are also ordinary individuals with emotions. She stressed the importance of managing those emotions to prevent errors that could irrevocably harm patients and their families. She concluded that their primary goal should be to do their best and maintain a clear conscience.
Li Fu Ping awoke in the hospital, disoriented and asking about her condition and the immobility of her lower limbs. Xiao Yan explained that she had suffered a cerebral infarction, which caused temporary paralysis, and was currently undergoing thrombolysis, reassuring her that her condition would gradually improve. Li Fu Ping then clarified the mystery of the alcohol scent, revealing that a client had accidentally spilled wine on her during lunch. Hearing this, Chen Zhi, deeply remorseful for his initial misdiagnosis, bowed profoundly and offered his sincere apologies.
