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Doctors needed in quake region
Source: CCTV.com | 05-09-2009 16:18
Many hospitals in Dujiangyan city were destroyed by last year's massive earthquake.
The city's People's Hospital, the only comprehensive one still standing is overcrowded.
Every day since the earthquake has been exhausting for Doctor Liu Hui.
As the best ear-nose-throat doctor in Dujiangyan city, she sees 70 patients a day, sometimes more than a hundred. Her office is always packed with patients from all over the area.
She doesn't have time for lunch, or even a drink of water. We came here early in the morning, but she was busy. And when we managed a quick interview at dusk, there were still 10 patients waiting.
Dr. Liu Hui, Dujiangyan People's Hospital, said, "I feel that people care more about their health after the earthquake experience. They feel the vulnerability of human in front of the force of the nature. Now, they come to me with any ailments. In the past, they usually came when the illness got really serious."
No major building of this hospital collapsed in the earthquake. So it's the only one in the city with all medical departments still operating. That makes it patients' first choice.
The People's Hospital has treated 120 thousand patients after the quake. But it wasn't prepared for the sudden pressure. There are only 7 out-patient doctors, and all of them have to see patients from various departments.
Wang Shiqing, Director of Outpatients, Dujiangyan People's Hospital, said, "For me, I have to see patients in surgery and dermatology. It's not easy to find right doctors at this time. Medical background is not enough. They must also be experienced, responsible and hard-working "
The in-patient department is also over-crowded, since one of its two buildings was damaged by earthquake. Now, one building has to house all patients.
Nurses have to put beds in the corridors. And they have to persuade those who get over the critical period to discharge, to free up more beds.
This temporary hospital area looks more spacious than its headquarters. But its in-patient department has also been full in recent months, because parents want the best for their children.
"This place is temporary. But I think this is the best hospital at the moment. The location has changed, but doctors and nurses' service is the same. They take good care of my kid."
Now pediatrics has got help from Shanghai doctors. We were told they'll stay until a new Hospital is set up.
The people of Dujiangyan are hoping by next year, they'll get a brand new and big enough hospital, thanks to the Shanghai's support.
词汇释义：
1.exhausting adj.使用尽的, 令人疲乏不堪的
2.vulnerability n.弱点, 攻击
3.ailment n.疾病(尤指微恙), 不宁, 不安
4.dermatology n.皮肤医学, 皮肤病学
5.in-patient 住院病人
6.pediatrics n.[医]小儿科
