"If there are any difficulties in the Women's and Children's Hospital now, I can help you solve them all." Meton looked at Princess Changle and smiled.
Princess Changle rolled her eyes at Meton, but she couldn't help but feel proud. In some ways, her identity as a princess was much more useful than Meton.
Madam Zhang thought for a while and said, "Thank you, Merton. Now the female doctors and medical apprentices can be deployed from the Mo Hospital and the Women's College of Medicine. But there are very few midwives in charge of delivery. Only the Empress has allocated two experienced midwives from the palace. If there are no experienced midwives, once a large number of pregnant women are accepted, only two midwives will not be enough."
Meton nodded and said, "It's not convenient for me to recruit midwives, so I'll let the princess recruit experienced midwives in Chang 'an in the name of the Princess Mansion. But this is just a temporary measure. Although the midwives in Chang' an have rich experience in delivering babies, most of them are illiterate, let alone proficient in medical skills. Once a pregnant woman has a difficult labor, the midwives can only be helpless and let the pregnant woman's life and death depend on fate. The Women's and Children's Hospital must train its own midwives, who have both medical skills and experience, so that the safety of the pregnant woman can be guaranteed to the greatest extent."
"Merton is right. I'll keep it in mind. " Madam Zhang nodded, but still said worriedly, "It's not that I'm discouraged, but even the best doctor can't guarantee the absolute safety of the pregnant woman and the baby. Once something happens, I'm afraid …. I'm just afraid that it will affect the princess's reputation."
In this era, there were no instruments at all. Even if she delivered the baby herself, she might not be able to guarantee the absolute safety of the pregnant woman. Once a medical accident happened, the reputation of the Women's and Children's Hospital would be greatly damaged, and it might even cause a storm in the city.
Meton could not help but be silent for a long time before he said, "I know that the risk of women giving birth is very high, so I made up my mind to set up a women's and children's hospital to ensure Changle's safety to the greatest extent. As for other pregnant women, especially pregnant women with diseases, when they are sent to the women's and children's hospital, we must explain the risks and consequences to them one by one and let them sign voluntarily. This way, the pressure on the women's and children's hospital can be reduced."
Meton's starting point was not to shirk responsibility, but the medical conditions in this era were backward. Early marriage and early childbirth were the norm. The rate of dystocia and infant death was too high. Even if the hospital was fully prepared, it was difficult to guarantee that there would not be any accidents. Only by signing the disclaimer agreement in advance could the normal operation of the hospital not be affected.
Madam Zhang nodded solemnly. Although there was a disclaimer agreement, she couldn't help but feel a shadow in her heart when she thought about the inevitable dystocia that would occur in the future women and children's hospital. After all, every family would be heartbroken when they lost their child and wife. As a doctor, they were helpless in the face of danger. It was even more indescribable powerlessness.
Meton thought of the hospital system of the later generations and his heart moved. He said, "In addition, every pregnant woman who is admitted to the hospital must pay 10 copper coins as insurance. If there is an accident in the process of giving birth, the hospital can pay 10 copper coins as compensation. In this way, if the delivery goes smoothly, everyone will be happy. Ordinary people can easily bear 10 copper coins. If there is an accident, the family will also be a little comforted with 10 copper coins as compensation.
"Thank you, Merton, for your good idea."
Madam Zhang couldn't help but cry. Meton's move could be said to be a personal creation of the hospital. Every pregnant woman who has an accident will be compensated with 10 copper coins. Coupled with the disclaimer agreement, the pressure on the hospital will be greatly reduced.
"But what if there are still pregnant women's family members who don't give up?" Princess Changle frowned. After all, this was a human life. Sometimes, it was not something that could be settled with 10 copper coins.
Meton took a deep breath and said, "When the time comes, we can only hand it over to the authorities."
Madam Zhang couldn't help but feel a trace of pity. They could understand the emotions of the families who had an accident. If they handed it over to the authorities, they would naturally be punished. However, for the continuation of the hospital, she was afraid that this would be the best method.
Morton said solemnly, "Of course, this is only a measure to be used in times of emergency. The key to forging iron is to be strong yourself. If the hospital wants to reduce disputes, it has to focus on medical research. One day, the hospital will be able to deliver every child safely into this world. That will be the real way to reduce disputes."
"Merton's lesson is right!" Madam Zhang lowered her head and said.
Seeing this, Meton nodded in satisfaction and said, "Now is an opportunity. His Majesty is vigorously supporting the medical school. This marquis will use the Princess's name to apply to the court for a special fund to let the hospital improve the medical skills of midwifery. You must properly grasp this opportunity."
Madam Zhang was overjoyed when she heard this and couldn't help but nod. With the support of the court and Meton's sufficient preparations, she believed that the hospital, which was a mess in everyone's eyes, would be able to shine. Moreover, she had heard that if new medical skills were developed, the court would not be stingy with the title of nobility.
"Since it's like this, then I'll leave it to you." Meton saw that Princess Changle was also a bit tired. He waved his hand and prepared to return home.
Madam Zhang quickly said, "This old one still has one more thing. I hope to obtain your permission."
"There's no harm in saying it."
Meton and Princess Changle stopped.
"This old one boldly asks Your Highness to leave behind a calligraphy piece." Madam Zhang said.
"My calligraphy piece?" Princess Changle couldn't help being surprised. It must be known that everyone knew that Meton was brimming with talent and everyone fought to be the first to ask for Meton's calligraphy. However, Madam Zhang did the opposite and asked Princess Changle to leave behind a calligraphy piece.
Madam Zhang bitterly smiled and said, "It's not that this old one doesn't recognize Mount Tai, but the hospital is a women's hospital. The Princess is the role model for women in the world. Moreover, the hospital was created by Merton for the Princess's delivery. Only the Princess's appearance can calm the hearts of pregnant women in the world."
Madam Zhang revealed her entire plan. All the conditions of the hospital were set according to the Princess's standards. She could use the Princess's name to attract pregnant women to give birth. Only with a large amount of clinical experience could the Princess's safety be guaranteed. Therefore, leaving behind the Princess's calligraphy piece was the best plan.
Princess Changle did not resist. Instead, she took the brush and ink that Madam Zhang had already prepared and closed her eyes to think for a moment. She had heard the conversation between Meton and Madam Zhang during her prenatal checkup today. Only then did she realize how difficult it was for women in the world. In addition to the risks of childbirth, there was also the prejudice of favoring boys over girls. Unlike her, who was born a princess and enjoyed endless love.
However, although their backgrounds were different, there was one thing in common today. That was, all the women in the world could enjoy the same conditions and standards as her.
She had an inspiration and picked up the brush to write: "All the women in the world are princesses."
Princess Changle's original intention was to think that whether it was a pregnant woman or a daughter, they should receive the love of a princess and not be looked down upon. However, she didn't expect that it would lead to a trend in the future. Every time someone gave birth to a daughter, they would affectionately call her 'little princess'.
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