Medical Center.
Adam officially took over as Chief Resident, ushering in a new era at the Medical Center that belonged to him.
"Reaction, observation, communication. Any questions?"
Shorty stood at the podium and, following Adam's instructions, gave the residents and interns another lesson on professional conduct when dealing with patients and their families.
Quite a few people raised their hands.
"Why do we have to go over this again? We're not interns."
One resident complained.
"Are you sure?"
Shorty said expressionlessly.
"..."
The resident's face darkened.
Though he was a resident and Shorty was an intern,
there was an obvious gap in their abilities.
Otherwise, Shorty would not have been standing up there training them.
Compared to Shorty, who was exceptionally talented, had undergone Adam's strict training, and was about to become a resident, they really did count as interns.
"We're doing this because Dr. Duncan suggested that we review patience and attentiveness.
And why did Dr. Duncan make that suggestion?
I don't think I need to explain the reason, do I?"
Seeing that the other man had fallen silent, Shorty continued. "Reaction: keep your facial expression calm.
No matter how shocking the patient's appearance or test results may be!
Facial expressions such as surprise, concern, disgust, and so on can all have side effects.
And jokes.
Do not make jokes about patients!
Not in front of them, and not in private either...
Dr. Yang?"
Cristina raised her hand high.
"We're all professionals. Usually, we can hold it in."
Cristina raised the key question. "But what if it's really funny?"
"Heh."
Everyone immediately laughed.
It really was a good question.
"Then think about your colleagues. Think about how they'll manage to hold back in that genuinely hilarious situation and get to assist Dr. Duncan in a rare surgery."
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