Recently, a lady in Xi'an wanted to eat hot pot and went to a hot pot restaurant. Who knows, there was a small thorn on the chopsticks she was using, which accidentally pricked her finger and bled nonstop. The owner of the hot pot restaurant saw it and immediately sent her to a nearby hospital to bandage her. However, the hospital said that the wound was very serious and required surgery and hospitalization. As a result, the hospital prescribed her a bunch of examinations and treatments, which cost her nearly 17,000 yuan! The owner of the hot pot restaurant was stunned, and the lady was dumbfounded! Is this eating hot pot or gold? (Source: Xiaoxiang Morning News)
Event recap
According to a video posted online by the owner of the hot pot restaurant, an unusual thing happened in December last year. A lady was eating at a hot pot restaurant when she accidentally pricked her finger with chopsticks. The owner of the hot pot restaurant was very kind and immediately sent her to the nearby Xi'an First Hospital. The owner promised to pay for the treatment so that the lady didn't have to worry.
In the hospital, the doctor gave two treatments: one is to simply remove the burr from the chopsticks, which may not be a major problem, but it may also lead to infection, and the other is to perform a minor operation to completely clean the burr, which will cost more than 10,000 yuan. To be on the safe side, the boss decided to opt for surgery. As a result, from examination to surgery to follow-up treatment, the boss was spent more than 17,000 yuan in total.
The boss felt like he was being pitted. He didn't think it was reasonable for such a minor injury to be treated so expensively. He believes the hospital is deliberately overcharging by exaggerating the severity of the problem. He still didn't understand why the hospital was taking the woman's blood and then transfusing it, believing it to be a redundant procedure.
The hospital was dissatisfied with the boss's doubts. They stated that they followed the usual procedures and standards and did not make mistakes. They explained that while sticking a finger with chopsticks may seem small, it is actually very dangerous and can lead to infection or even death if not handled properly.
The hospital explained that both treatments were given to ensure the safety and health of the woman and that these options were chosen by her voluntarily. They also provided a breakdown of the costs to prove that the fees were reasonable, with the majority of the costs for surgery and materials being charged.
The hospital also explained that the blood was drawn and then transfused to prevent anemia or thrombosis in the woman, which is a standard surgical procedure.
The hospital also noted that the lady was very satisfied with their treatment and did not have any complaints. They said that the boss's doubts were groundless and were framed and slandered.
Event analysis
This incident has aroused different opinions among netizens, some believe that the interests of the hospital are paramount, some think that the store is ignorant, and some think that this is just an isolated case and not worth making a fuss about.
So, what's going on? How should we rationally look at the issue of hospital fees? Let's analyze this problem.
In fact, a chopstick burr piercing a finger is a foreign body injury, that is, a foreign object has entered the body. In this case, the burr may carry bacteria that can lead to infection if left untreated.
The consequences of infection can vary from redness, swelling, pain, and inflammation of the fingers to fever, suppuration, necrosis, and even life-threatening in severe cases. Therefore, if your finger is pricked by a chopsticks burr, it is important to remove the burr in time and disinfect it with alcohol or iodine to prevent infection.
In some cases, you may need to go to the hospital for surgery, but whether surgery is needed depends on the condition of the wound. If the burr is drilled deeply, or pierced in important areas such as finger joints, nerves, blood vessels, etc., or is visibly infected, then surgery is required.
The goal of surgery is to completely remove the burr, clean the wound, and prevent the spread of infection. Without surgery, finger function may be impaired or even lost. Therefore, if the wound is severe, it is important to follow the doctor's advice and proceed with surgery promptly.
Fees vary by hospital, region, and time. Generally speaking, the cost of surgery includes surgery fees, material costs, drug fees, examination fees, and hospitalization fees, etc.
These fees are calculated according to certain standards in accordance with the relevant regulations. Hospitals are not allowed to arbitrarily raise prices or charge additional fees, and violators will be punished by the regulatory authorities. Therefore, you can rest assured that the hospital will not deliberately exploit you.
However, this does not mean that you have to go to the most expensive hospital or have the most complex surgery. This is because the hospital's fees may not reflect the results of the surgery or meet your needs.
Some hospitals may charge higher fees due to advanced equipment, well-known doctors, and strategic location. Some surgeries may be charged more due to technical difficulty, high risk, and good results.
However, these factors may not be related to the condition of your wound. Maybe your wound doesn't need high-end equipment or sophisticated technology. Maybe a simple outpatient surgery will suffice. Therefore, it is very important to choose the right hospital and surgery according to the actual situation.
You can search online for information about chopstick burr injuries and see other people's experiences and advice. You can consult a medical professional for their views and advice. You can also go to different hospitals to learn about the details of charges and service quality. After comprehensive consideration, make the decision that is best for you.
In conclusion, a chopstick burr pricking a finger is not a small matter, nor is it a big deal. It may bring some troubles and risks, but as long as you deal with it in a timely manner and choose reasonably, you can avoid greater losses. Hospital charges are also not black and white. Although there are differences and variations, as long as you understand more and compare more, you can find the most reasonable price.
Therefore, we should not blindly believe or deny the hospital charges, nor should we rashly accuse or defend them, but should analyze the problem scientifically and adopt appropriate solutions. In this way, we can take care of our health and protect our wallets.