They said they were interviewing four or five patients, but actually after looking at their information, we could only interview three today because two of them were in other provinces and cities, too far away from Changming.
On the way to the destination, everyone was riding in the interview car of Kou Xin's unit, and she talked about the main points of the interview in the car.
One is how serious the condition of the critically ill patients was at that time.
The second is how Professor Chi Guoming treated the patient, how long it took, what method he used, how long he stayed in the hospital, what he looked like when he was discharged, what he looks like now, and how long he lived since he was discharged.
Xu Zheng and Section Chief Lu nodded to indicate that they had taken note of it. It was not just for fun if they followed. Xu Zheng had to contact the police at the local police station, and Section Chief Lu had to contact the local street office.
When the time comes, it will be more convenient for the interview to be accompanied by local government officials.
According to the interview list, we set off towards the nearest target first. Because it was raining heavily, the car didn't drive very fast. It was already four o'clock in the afternoon when we arrived at Yuhuatai District.
In a community near Juhuatai, when Xu Zheng and the others arrived, the local street office staff and two policemen in police uniforms were already waiting there. It was raining so hard that Xu Zheng could arrive so quickly. Made a very good impression.
After getting off the bus, the two parties exchanged polite greetings before going to the mission target's home.
This critically ill patient is a 72-year-old grandmother. Community workers may have contacted her family. After knocking on the door and entering, she found that her husband and two children were there.
After entering, after another polite conversation, Kou Xin began to work officially. She told the truth, saying that she had heard that the old man's condition had improved and that the tumor had not recurred for ten years, so she came to interview to help promote Professor Chi.
The old man's eldest son was a little emotional and asked Kou Xin on the spot, "Journalist Kou, of course we welcome you to come for an interview, but is it too late?"
Kou Xin was not in a hurry, telling lies as soon as he opened his mouth, "Dr. Chi has been practicing medicine for twenty years and has treated countless patients. Of course we do interviews from one family to another. No, we are here at this time. Excuse me. I’m so sorry for being an old man.”
Regardless of whether the relationship is true or not, Chinese people only need to give face and have a step to continue the conversation. The gray-haired old woman pretended to scold her son, and then turned around and asked Professor Chi's current situation cordially.
This cooperative interview went very smoothly. The old lady herself was in good spirits and clear-headed. Her medical records from that year, the tumor test results, and a recent physical examination all proved that her health was indeed very good.
And during the interview, she was also very grateful to Dr. Chi Guoming, saying that the surgery he performed back then was very effective and the tumor cells in the lesions were very clean. This was the basic condition for her physical improvement.
After interviewing the old man, everyone thanked the local government staff and the police for dispatching the police, and then ran to the remaining two people without stopping. The interview went very smoothly, but all the time was wasted on the road.
After everything was over, it was already past nine o'clock in the evening.
It was already ten o'clock when we returned to the Changming City Bureau in Gulou.
Chief Lu originally wanted to entertain the reporter nearby, but she refused, saying that she had to go back to edit the samples and other work.
After sending Kou Xin off, Section Chief Lu looked at the time and said, "Come on, Xiao Xu, let's go back and have something to eat. I'll explain some details of the press conference."
At 8 o'clock in the morning of the next day, all major platforms exploded on the Internet. Chi Guoming, Pingjiang Provincial People's Hospital, Wei Zhenghuang, the First Affiliated Hospital of Dongjiang University, Dongjiang Province, Lu Renyu, Dongshan Provincial Hospital, and the First Affiliated Hospital of Shanzhong University, Nanyue Province Fang Gongyong, Bu Wenfu, Second Affiliated Hospital of Xichuan University, Xichuan Province.
Five directors of interventional departments in tertiary hospitals, some of whom are still employed and some who have resigned, uniformly surrendered under their real names on various major platforms at 8 a.m. on September 15, 2034. The contents of their announcements were in addition to what they had done in the past twenty years of practicing medicine. , and finally, they used their own experiences to ask all sectors of society to promote the euthanasia bill.
And they, if they are not sentenced to death, are willing to be the first to accept euthanasia.
Because they have been practicing medicine for twenty years and have always worked in the interventional department, they often have physical problems. Three of the five professors are seriously ill.
After they released the video on major platforms, they also said a simple farewell in WeChat Moments and the hospital doctor group. They did not live broadcast on the Internet as they had planned.
Xu Zheng didn't know if there was any specific reason for this, and he couldn't ask.
Information spreads very quickly on the Internet. As soon as Xu Zheng opened Douyin, he saw that five professors who sacrificed their lives to call for the euthanasia bill were on the hot search page, rising like a rocket.
I don’t know if the major platforms have provided traffic. In short, netizens have spread the word one after another. Xu Zheng clicked on it and watched the video posted by Professor Chi Guoming. At this time, it already had more than one million likes. The following comments are basically Much support.
Of course, there are also some people who oppose it. The reasons are simply that they are afraid that criminals will take the opportunity to commit murder, children are unwilling to support their parents, they have no money for medical treatment, and other reasons.
Xu Zheng originally wanted to comment on his opinion, but after thinking about it, he put down his mobile phone. Referring to foreign countries, even if the euthanasia bill is implemented, it is estimated that only one or two patients out of a hundred will actually be approved.
Because the flower growers are too big, because the interest groups here are too strong, and because the relationships here are very complicated...
If nothing else, except for the farewell letter that Professor Chi sent to the hospital group, it is estimated that only middle- and lower-level doctors would respond and support him.
Most hospital administrators and department heads will say that it is a doctor’s bounden duty to save lives and heal the wounded, and they will never give up until the last moment!
Let’s talk about the current medical charging system. In 2034, medical treatment will be free for those over 95 years old in Changming. Other patients can choose to receive treatment first and then be charged later.
Patients who cannot afford medical expenses can pay in installments.
For example, for a medical fee of 200,000 yuan, the patient or the patient's immediate family members can repay it in installments over ten or twenty years. In this case, the cost is only about one thousand yuan a month.
This repayment method relieves a lot of financial pressure on patients’ families.
Therefore, hospital leaders believe that euthanasia should not be implemented in the country.
Of course, ordinary people are unwilling to accept this kind of "medical loan". After all, if you add home loans, car loans, mobile phone loans, Huabei, Jiebei...
Thinking about it, I feel like this life is boring.
At 8:30 in the morning, the weather cleared up and everything was reborn. Xu Zheng and Li Wanwan, dressed in formal attire, waited for Professor Chi Guoming at the door of the Municipal Bureau.
At this time, the entrance to the city bureau was already full of passers-by. Everyone was holding their mobile phones and taking pictures of Professor Chi as he got off the bus. Many of them were loudly supporting this hunched-over pioneer in white clothes.
Because Chi Guoming surrendered in the past, and the police had not received any other criminal cases against him, Xu Zheng naturally would not put a silver bracelet on him at the door of the city bureau.
He just stood on either side of Chi Guoming with Li Wanwan with a serious look on his face. After accepting photos from the reporters present, he took Professor Chi to the detachment.
After entering the office building, Xu Zheng and Li Wanwan relaxed, "Professor Chi, I didn't expect you to have such great influence. In just half an hour, the video you posted has already received over a thousand likes."
Chi Guoming had white hair and white clothes today and was ready to face the legal trial. He thought that the city bureau would take him seriously and at least show a neutral attitude. Who knew that as soon as he entered the elevator, the policewoman next to him asked with a smile.
"This is something we old guys didn't think of. Maybe it's because we can't afford to see too many people." Chi Guoming lamented that he was not a front-line doctor and could not understand the despair of falling back into poverty due to illness.
Some people will find the courage to continue fighting in life.
And some people are completely screwed.
Otherwise, the work of relieving difficulties will continue for ten to twenty years without resolution.
Where are its roots?
Of course, it’s not income, but various expenses.
You can't earn 33 taels of silver throughout the year, but you have to spend 50 taels of silver. Who else is poor if you are not poor?
Back at the detachment, Xu Zheng placed Professor Chi in the reception room and made a brief note first. There were no cameras here and there was no need to wear a silver bracelet. He could even use Xu Zheng's mobile phone to read the news online.
But the professor chose to refuse and instead proposed to rest for a while and then cooperate with him in taking notes in the afternoon.
Of course Xu Zheng has no objection.
I started taking notes at two o'clock in the afternoon and ended at three o'clock in the afternoon. Today's work was over. Professor Chi was also transferred to the detention room, where beds could be arranged and he could stay overnight.
As for whether he violated the law, this point is being discussed by the city bureau leaders.
As for Xu Zheng, he has no time to spare, because many reporters and lawyers are inquiring about the police's attitude.
For example, Lu Kexin, a female reporter from Southern Metropolis Daily who she hadn't contacted for a long time, directly called Xu Zheng's mobile phone. After chatting for a few words, she proposed to interview Professor Chi Guoming first.
Xu Zheng, of course, refused directly because he was busy at the time and hung up without a few words.
As for some lawyers, I don’t know if they are just trying to gain popularity or if they really want to provide free legal aid to Professor Chi. Many people are looking for ways to rely on connections.
Including Xu Zheng's lawyer classmate Xiao Dingyi, he was not for himself, but a gold medal lawyer in their law firm. Under other circumstances, Xu Zheng might have helped them connect, but this time he could only refuse.
Although Xu Zheng rejected many lawyers, he still found Professor Chi Guoming in private and asked him about hiring lawyers.
Unexpectedly, Professor Chi was very frank, "Xiao Xu, don't bother with lawyers. If you must have one, just have free lawyers provided by the court. My original intention was to plead guilty and subdue the law. I never thought of filing a lawsuit." Stay out of jail.”
Xu Zheng understood that he was prepared to die to clarify his ambition and to warn the world, but he did not understand the true role of a lawyer, "Professor Chi, you are wrong to think this way. The lawyer is not trying to help you escape guilt, but is better." Tell the world about your actions.
As for whether you are guilty or not, this is a decision made jointly by you, the lawyer, the prosecutor, the presiding judge of the court, and the jury.
The law is unclear, and only a good lawyer can really help you. "
Seeing that Professor Chi Guoming still had doubts, Xu Zheng obviously still had his own inherent ideas about lawyers, so he persuaded him again: "You don't think that the lawyer just helps you get out of guilt. If you are really guilty, the lawyer has no such ability." .
A lawyer can help you explain the whole incident clearly. For example, in the hawker case in Beijing, his lawyer made a moving defense statement, "Trafficking is a legitimate profession that has existed since ancient times." .'
If you understand this case, you will know that a good lawyer can help you do what you want to do better. "
Chi Guoming pondered for a long time, and after seeing Xu Zheng's sincere eyes, he finally agreed to him, "Xiao Xu, I can promise you, but I am short of money now. I can't afford to hire a good lawyer, and I don't want to accept it." Any gifts from you or your leaders.”
Xu Zheng nodded to show that he understood what he meant. Professor Chi wanted to burn his own body to promote his ideas, but he did not want to mess with the world anymore, let alone owe favors before he died.
After walking out of the detention room, Xu Zheng went directly to the office of the Wan Detachment and explained to him his idea of finding a lawyer for Professor Chi.
Wan Haihong agreed on the spot, "There are many famous lawyers in Changming who are good at fighting this kind of medical lawsuits. As for whether they dare to take Professor Chi's case, it is a big question."
Now Professor Chi's case is a thunderstorm. Well-known lawyers and law firms are actually unwilling to take this kind of case, because if they take it, they will offend more powerful people.
As for the issue of fees, Wan Haihong didn't consider it, because no lawyer who took Professor Chi's case would choose to charge fees, and those who chose to charge fees were definitely not lawyers.
Xu Zheng did not want to find a lawyer who was good at litigating medical lawsuits. He proposed a candidate, "Team Wan, I would like to contact Jing Zhiren first."
Wan Haihong frowned, "Will this person agree?"
"I think he will." Xu Zheng said with certainty.
Jing Zhiren is a gold medal lawyer in the most famous law firm in Changming. He certainly doesn’t say much about his professional abilities, and he also takes on some legal aid cases every year. Xu Zheng has met him several times. He is smart and capable, with a cold face and a warm heart. Full of justice.
Of course, this is just his righteous side. If he can become a well-known lawyer, he must also have a lot of evil sides. After all, in criminal cases, lawyers defend the defendants. How can you win the case if you are not evil-hearted?
When Xu Zheng contacted Jing Zhiren, the well-known lawyer agreed without waiting for him to elaborate. The reasons he gave moved Xu Zheng. His father had been ill for five years and passed away in pain.
At 6 o'clock in the afternoon, the leaders of the municipal bureau gave their opinions. Professor Chi Guoming continued to be placed in the detention room and was temporarily transferred to the detention center.
Xu Zheng was not surprised to receive this news, because although Professor Chi had violated some laws, the results of his treatment were good, because so far, the police had not received any complaints from patients or toasted Professor Chi.
The same is true for professors from other provinces except Professor Chi. It seems that the leaders of various provinces and cities attach great importance to this matter and have been undecided.
In fact, it's not that they can't come up with an idea, but that they have been waiting for the leaders above to make a decision.
No one knows when the leaders will come up with the results of the discussion, but preparations must be made. Xu Zheng did not go home directly when he got off work because he still had to prepare for the press conference.
Just as Jing Zhiren agreed to act as a free attorney for Professor Chi, Xu Zheng took the opportunity to ask him some legal questions and asked him to help refer to the questioning section of the press conference.
He thought everything was going according to plan, but before Xu Zheng could get home, he suddenly received a call from Wan Haihong, saying that a young man from Wushan Town, Liuhe District, had reported Professor Chi to the local police station.
Of course, his reporting was against the norm, but it was a very bad thing, and it was at this point in time.
Detachment Wan asked him to take people there quickly, not to control people, but to ensure the safety of the whistleblower.
