Chinese medicine: from rural hospitals to top three hospitals in Kyoto

The next afternoon, Chen Yang was discussing the next treatment plan with Xun Jiahong and Wen Haodong in the office when Gao Anliang knocked on the door and came in with a strange look on his face.

"Director Chen, there are several reporters outside who want to interview the progress of President Li Hongming's treatment."

Wen Haodong frowned upon hearing this. "It must be those three old guys! They can't cure the disease, so they want to use public opinion to put pressure on us? Or are they trying to take credit for it?"

Chen Yang waved his hand and asked Gao Anliang, "Where is this reporter from?"

"There are domestic mainstream media, as well as several international media with more complicated backgrounds. Two of them have close ties with Country H," Gao Anliang replied.

Xun Jiahong pondered, "Master, accepting an interview at this time is unpredictable. If we say too much, we might reveal details of our treatment and give them a handle. If we say too little, it might be misinterpreted as ineffective treatment or as a sign of guilt."

"What does Director Gao think?" Chen Yang asked Gao Anliang.

Chen Yang pondered for a moment, but a faint smile appeared on the corner of his mouth: "It is better to open than to block. Since they want to know, then we will let them know openly."

Chen Yang nodded and said to Xun Jiahong, "Jiahong, prepare a treatment phase description that doesn't involve specific prescriptions or medicines. Focus on explaining the overall approach of Traditional Chinese Medicine in treating difficult and serious diseases and the 'positive progress' achieved at this stage."

"Second brother, go find Vice President Li Zairong and ask for his opinion. If he agrees, we can arrange a brief media meeting."

With Wen Xiuping's reminder, Chen Yang has become much clearer about many things. Li Hongming's case cannot be treated as a simple medical incident.

With Lee Jae-young's consent, a small-scale media meeting was held in the conference room of Kyoto International Medical Center.

Several authoritative domestic media and several internationally influential foreign media were present, including the two institutions with close ties with Country H.

Chen Yang attended the meeting with Li Zairong as the representative of the attending physician.

Choi Sung-min and the other two were also seated as "observing experts," with different expressions on their faces.

At the start of the meeting, Lee Jae-young spoke first. On behalf of Hanxing Group and the Lee Hong-myeong family, he expressed his sincere gratitude to Kyoto International Medical Center, especially Dr. Chen Yang and his team. He briefly explained the improvement in his father's condition, reiterated the validity of the international statement, and expressed his full trust and support for the medical team's treatment plan.

When it was Chen Yang's turn to speak, he was wearing a white coat and looked calm and confident.

He did not use too many fancy words, but used plain language, combined with traditional Chinese medicine theory, to explain the complexity of Li Hongming's illness and the current treatment logic.

"…Modern medicine diagnoses progressive myositis ossificans, but in Traditional Chinese Medicine, it falls under the category of 'bone arthritis' and 'stubborn arthritis.' Its pathogenesis stems from 'severe deficiency of liver and kidney essence and blood,' which leads to 'phlegm and blood stasis, deeply embedded in the bones and muscles.' Our treatment doesn't simply combat the superficial symptom of 'ossification,' but rather aims to restore the body's inherent yin and yang balance and the flow of qi and blood, stimulating its inherent potential for repair."

Chen Yang avoided specific prescriptions and acupuncture points, but clearly explained the principles of "strengthening the body and eliminating evil" and "attacking and supplementing at the same time". He even cleverly cited the previous "disease-eliminating reaction" as an example to illustrate that positive signals that appear to be "worsening" but are actually "improving" may appear during the treatment process.

"The progress of medicine lies in continuous exploration and frank communication. We welcome the supervision and correction of our peers at home and abroad, and are willing to share some of our ideas in the treatment process with everyone, so as to jointly promote the application and development of traditional medicine in the treatment of modern difficult diseases."

Chen Yang's speech was neither humble nor arrogant. It had both professional depth and an open and inclusive attitude, winning the praise of many domestic reporters in the audience.

However, when it came to the question-and-answer session, the two reporters with close ties to foreign media outlets really started to attack.

A male reporter wearing gold-rimmed glasses asked first, "Dr. Chen, I'm a reporter from East Asian Medical Observer."

"As far as I know, the Korean medicine masters from Country H who accompanied Chairman Lee have different opinions on your treatment plan, believing it to be too radical and extremely risky. How do you respond to this criticism? If something unexpected happens during the treatment, are you and your center prepared to bear the responsibility?"

This question was extremely sharp, directly exposing internal academic differences and implying that Chen Yang's treatment plan was high-risk.

The atmosphere at the scene suddenly became tense.

Li Zairong's face darkened and he was about to speak, but Chen Yang stopped him with his eyes.

Chen Yang turned to the reporter and said calmly, "First of all, any treatment for a serious and difficult disease is bound to have risks."

"The best way to avoid risks is not to throw the baby out with the bathwater, but to develop a thorough plan based on a deep understanding and precise grasp of the disease, and to closely observe and adjust the plan as needed during implementation."

"Secondly,"

Chen Yang changed the subject and glanced at Choi Sung-min and the other two who had grim expressions on their faces.

"Differing opinions on treatment options are common in the medical community and are one of the driving forces behind medical progress. We respect the opinions of every expert, but the final decision must be based on a comprehensive assessment of the patient's condition and consideration of their best interests."

"President Li Hongming's condition was previously critical, and I believe Master Cui, Master Jiang, and Master Jin were all aware of this. The positive changes in his condition are the best proof of the effectiveness of the current treatment plan."

Chen Yang did not directly refute Cui Chengmin and others, but spoke with facts and kicked the ball back, maintaining superficial harmony while firmly grasping the initiative in discourse.

The reporter was still not giving up and asked, "So, do you think there is a gap between Korean medicine and traditional Chinese medicine in treating such diseases?"

This question is even more sinister, attempting to stir up a dispute between traditional Chinese medicine and Korean medicine.

Chen Yang smiled slightly, once again demonstrating his superb language skills: "As I said earlier, the development of medicine requires communication and cooperation. Korean medicine and Chinese medicine both originate from the wisdom of traditional Eastern medicine, and each has its own unique characteristics."

"Our goal at Kyoto International Medical Center is to draw on the strengths of various practices and serve our patients. Rather than arguing over which is better, we should focus on who can truly relieve patients' pain. President Li's decision to come here is a sign of his trust in Traditional Chinese Medicine and our center. We must do our utmost to live up to their trust."

Watertight and with a lofty vision.

The audience immediately burst into warm applause.

Even some foreign media reporters couldn't help but nod.

Choi Sung-min and the other two were feeling very uncomfortable in the audience, their faces turning red and white.

Chen Yang was not only a skilled doctor, but his ability and generosity in handling the media also far exceeded their expectations. They had originally intended to use the media to put pressure on Chen Yang, but instead they became a backdrop to highlight him.

PS: I also watched the short drama, the plot is actually okay, but the heroine is really unbearable to watch...