The patient's sister agreed directly.
Coming to the Sunshine Clinic for treatment, obviously reflects a level of trust.
When the doctor suggests any examinations, the patient and their family usually consent as long as they can afford it.
Unless certain invasive tests pose risks that frighten them, they might refuse.
After taking a chest X-ray for the patient, Li Jingsheng discovered total atelectasis and even nodular shadows in the lungs.
Pulmonary interstitial fibrosis is also quite severe.
No pleural effusion or infiltration shadows were found.
Based on his experience, this patient's condition is much more severe than initially expected.
However, his small clinic's limited capabilities can't proceed with further examination.
Initially, he merely suspected the patient had chronic respiratory failure, so he wanted to take an X-ray to check the lung condition. In fact, the best way to diagnose respiratory failure is through arterial blood gas analysis.
