"We can't let our guard down." Matthew handed Benjamin Elizabeth's medical records. "Yesterday I told Olivia that this patient had chest pain and shortness of breath. I suspected it was rheumatic heart disease. I asked you to arrange a cardiology consultation immediately. The results should be out by now."
Benjamin subconsciously looked at Olivia.
Olivia was panicked. She nervously grabbed the corner of Benjamin's clothes.
Benjamin understood what she meant and took all the responsibility on himself. "I am the patient's attending physician. Her condition is stable. She will not have a heart attack. It is probably some other minor ailment."
Matthew frowned in dissatisfaction and rebuked in a low voice. "Benjamin, you must be alert to any detail. The patient's daughter is still here. Be careful with your words."
I was stunned at this conversation.
Ever since Benjamin became Elizabeth's attending physician, she had been getting better. Elizabeth had been paralyzed for many years.
I began to regain hope for the future.
Last night, Elizabeth woke me up while I was sleeping on the nursing bed. She said in a hoarse voice, "Amelia, my mouth is very bitter. Can you make some croissants for me?"