The consultation fee of 12 yuan was exchanged for a fresh life. Li Sheng, a cardiologist at the First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, was slashed by a 68-year-old man with a knife in the consultation room, and died after rescue efforts failed. This tragedy has once again pushed the doctor-patient relationship to the forefront, and it has also forced us to re-examine the moral bottom line of this society.
When will the doctor-patient conflict be stopped
This incident is not an isolated case. In recent years, similar incidents of violence against doctors have been common, which is shocking. Some people say that this is the result of the intensification of the conflict between doctors and patients. However, what is the deep hatred between doctors and patients that should be resolved in such an extreme way?
It is understood that the perpetrator is a 68-year-old unmarried elderly man who lives alone, who had undergone surgery at the hospital more than 10 years ago and had a dispute with other doctors at that time. But for the next 10 years, he did not see a doctor at the hospital, let alone with Dr. Li Sheng, who was killed. This inexplicable act of revenge is simply incredible.
The surveillance showed that the perpetrator had been in the hospital many times, which shows that his murder was planned for a long time. He burst into Li Sheng's consultation room with a knife and a hammer and killed the doctor who was consulting him. Two passers-by tried to stop him, but were unable to fully control him. In the end, Li Sheng also died of his injuries after witnessing the assailant jump to his death.
According to media reports, the whole incident took place in the consultation room on the 12th floor of the hospital, and the outpatient fee was only 12 yuan. Is 12 yuan the price of a life? This question can't help but make people think deeply.
Where is the security? Bystanders, where are you?
In this tragedy, in addition to the madness of the perpetrators, we have to ask: where is the security system of the hospital? Why was this violence not stopped in time?
According to eyewitnesses, two passers-by at the scene of the incident tried unsuccessfully to stop the assailants. This begs the question: what about the others? Aren't there more people coming forward? Is it that our society has become so numb that it does not even have the courage to act bravely?
Some people may say that in the face of knife-wielding gangsters, ordinary people will inevitably be afraid. But if each of us chooses to sit idly by, is there any hope for this society?
A doctor's life is a life
The death of Dr. Li Sheng is not only a tragedy for him and his family, but also a loss for the entire medical industry. As a cardiologist, he could have saved many more lives. However, his own life came to an abrupt end.
Some people say that doctors are angels in white, messengers who save lives and help the wounded. But have we forgotten that doctors are also human beings in the first place? They also have families, as well as their own lives and dreams. We cannot deify them, let alone use them as a punching bag to vent our emotions.
According to statistics, medical disputes and violent injuries to doctors in mainland China have been on the rise in recent years. According to data, in 2018, a total of 12,519 cases of medical-related violations and crimes occurred across the country, with an average of 34 cases per day. Behind this number, how many broken families and wounded hearts are there?
Reshaping the doctor-patient relationship starts with you and me
In the face of such a dire situation, we can no longer stand idly by. Rebuilding a harmonious doctor-patient relationship requires the joint efforts of all sectors of society.
First of all, hospitals should strengthen security measures and establish a rapid response mechanism to deal with various emergencies in a timely manner. Second, the government and relevant departments should improve the mechanism for handling medical disputes and provide fair and just resolution channels for patients and doctors. Third, the media should report on medical events objectively, avoid one-sided exaggeration of contradictions, and guide the public to view the doctor-patient relationship rationally.
Finally, as ordinary people, we should also learn to empathize. When we are sick, we expect doctors to be patient and meticulous; We should also respect the work of doctors when we see patients. Only by understanding and respecting each other can we build a harmonious doctor-patient relationship.
I remember a doctor once said, "We are all ordinary people, just like you." We get tired and we make mistakes, but we always try to do better. I was deeply touched by this statement. Yes, doctors are human beings, and they also need our understanding and support.
This tragedy is a wake-up call for us. We cannot allow similar tragedies to happen again. Let's join hands and work together to contribute to the construction of a harmonious doctor-patient relationship. After all, a healthy society needs a healthy doctor-patient relationship as the cornerstone.