In the conference room, these Chinese medicine experts, led by Director Zhang, all supported Ling Tian, as Ling Tian's performance in the hospital today had completely shocked them.
His examination skills were almost divine, even more effective than CT and MRI equipment. His anatomical knowledge was nearly perfect, and then there was the inconceivable distant acupoint striking.
Speaking of acupoint striking, these Chinese medicine grandmasters could also achieve it, but they lacked internal energy, so they had to rely on silver needles.
However, Ling Tian, from several meters away, directly struck Su Deshang's acupoints. They had only heard of such techniques before, and seeing it with their own eyes today, they were astonished.
As for the Western medicine experts and those medical experts who were very conservative at heart, they believed Ling Tian was unreliable, calling him a swindler. They suspected that the distant acupoint striking was merely a trick.
Regarding Ling Tian's precise diagnosis, these people thought it was highly likely that someone had leaked the old man's medical records to Ling Tian, and he was deliberately doing this to gain everyone's trust.
At this moment, the conference room had reached a deadlock. Everyone had expressed their opinions, and the two sides had significant disagreements. Some doctors smoked dejectedly, filling the room with smoke, creating a somber atmosphere.
"Everyone, everyone, as I said before, once we let that Ling Tian treat the old man and something goes wrong, who will take responsibility! Who will sign the document!
If something truly goes wrong, how will you explain yourselves!
Letting a young man who hasn't even grown a full beard treat the old man with methods like shamanistic rituals, isn't that a colossal joke!" Su Deshang shouted, banging on the table.
"Deputy Team Leader Su, you must be responsible for what you say. What do you mean by shamanistic rituals? That is the Zhuyou branch of medicine!" Director Zhang said, though displeased.
"Zhuyou branch? It's merely the dregs of feudal superstition, just a placebo from a time when science was underdeveloped.
Has this been verified by modern science? Are there any clinically tested cases? There's nothing, and you dare to let such a person treat the old man?
Furthermore, that kid shamelessly claimed he would use internal energy to burn away the shrapnel!
To burn away those shrapnel, a temperature of over 2000 degrees Celsius is required, sustained for several seconds. Do you think the patient could survive such a temperature inside their body? Even a primary school student would know the answer!"
Director Zhang fell silent. He truly didn't know how to explain this matter. Just then, another doctor spoke up.
"But the crucial issue now is that the old man's condition is not very good. We conducted another comprehensive examination on the old man this afternoon, and the results of the brain CT and MRI are out. Just as Dr. Ling Tian said, the shrapnel in his brain has begun to infiltrate the surrounding tissues.
Our current treatment is completely ineffective, the inflamed area is expanding, and it might break through the blood-brain barrier within a day or two.
At that point, there could be very serious consequences, the old man might be in life-threatening danger, or even become a vegetative state!
We don't have much time left, and we have no other options!"
The latest medical diagnostic images of the old man appeared on the screen. Comparing the medical images from the past few days, the lesion in the old man's brain was continuously expanding and encroaching on the brainstem.
Just then, Dean Wu spoke.
"Everyone, we can't convince each other at this point, but we basically understand everyone's views and attitudes.
Why don't we ask for the opinion of the patient's family.
Mr. Lu, do you have any thoughts? Our hospital respects the choices of your family."
Dean Wu was also at a loss. In the current situation, rashly choosing to use Ling Tian's treatment method would incur responsibility, but doing nothing and letting the old man's condition worsen was also unacceptable.
The only way was to shift the decision-making power to the patient's family, letting them make the decision.
This way, even if any problems occurred during the treatment, the blame could be passed on to the patient's family.
Lu Sanye pondered for a moment before saying, "Everyone, I know you've been worried sick about my father's illness, but I am an atheist, and I believe in science!
So, my view is, let's proceed with whatever is scientific and stable..."
Director Zhang and the others who supported Ling Tian looked dejected upon hearing this.
To be honest, they greatly admired Ling Tian, and they were also very eager to witness Ling Tian's medical skills.
But now that the patient's family had clearly stated they dared not take the risk, they had no better solutions.
However, at this moment, Lu Weiguo suddenly spoke.
"Third Uncle, I have a different opinion!"
"Then speak."
"I personally met Dr. Ling Tian today. I could feel that this doctor possessed immense confidence.
This is something one only sees in top doctors. I could feel that he wasn't lying to me..."
"Weiguo, I know you are worried about Grandpa's safety, but as I said, I believe in science. Things that science cannot verify should not be arbitrarily done to Grandpa.
Grandpa's current condition cannot withstand our reckless actions!"
Lu Weiguo lowered his head, biting his lip tightly. He was unwilling to give up just like that. He was willing to try any treatment method to save his grandfather.
However, this Lu Sanye held a very high position in the Lu family, while he, Lu Weiguo, was just a junior.
After a long while, Lu Weiguo raised his head again, but this time, his eyes were filled with determination!
"Third Uncle, how about this, let's give Grandpa the decision-making power!
Grandpa is not an ordinary person; he has his own ideas. I think, if possible, Grandpa wouldn't want to lie in bed at our mercy. When Grandpa wakes up, let's hear his opinion!"
"This... alright!"
Lu Sanye was about to dismiss Lu Weiguo's suggestion as nonsense, but then he thought about it again. The old man was indeed a man of strong principles, and besides, the old man was conscious for several hours every day during these past few days.
However, whenever the old man regained consciousness, everyone would become very fearful, worried that it was a final surge of energy before death.
Suddenly, urgent knocking was heard from outside the conference room, and then a nurse from the ICU ward rushed in.
Everyone in the room immediately held their breath. Had something happened to the old man?
Just then, the female nurse exclaimed, "Esteemed experts, Old Master Lu has woken up. His consciousness is still relatively clear, and his vital signs are temporarily stable."
At this moment, all eyes fell on the Lu uncle and nephew.
"Third Uncle, this is a golden opportunity, time waits for no man. If we miss this, we don't know when Grandpa will wake up next!"