Dangerous Investigation Diary

Ep. 41 ° General Hospital Ghost Doctor Case (1)

As Superintendent Kim emerged from the conference room and entered his office, the office was already bustling. This was due to a sudden incident. The office quickly became tense when Superintendent Jeong, who had seemingly found some comfort in himself, arrived later than Superintendent Kim.

김남준 [30]

"...Officer Jeong, please issue a dispatch order."

정호석 [30]

"Oh, yeah."

The reason the office became so quiet when Detective Jeong entered, as if by appointment, was simple: the case recently received...

정호석 [30]

"....under."

정호석 [30]

"Case number 2002do260, Gasin-dong Shinim General Hospital. A suspected medical accident has been reported. Dispatch immediately."

민윤기 [31]

"...Prepare the first strong team to deploy."

This was because it was a suspected medical malpractice case, something Detective Jeong had always avoided. Everyone was wary of Detective Jeong, who had become even more sensitive to this issue recently. Even Detective Jeong sighed upon seeing the details of the case.

Officer Jeong, who had been staring at the computer monitor displaying the case report in silence, quickly gathered his equipment and even grabbed his car keys to prepare for dispatch, and left the office. The team members who had been dazed were the ones who belatedly hurriedly prepared.

It seems like this case is the most difficult of all the cases I've encountered so far.

The first team of the Gangwon 1 team drove for about an hour to reach the new general hospital. It was the first general hospital established in Korea and was renowned for its exceptional surgical success rate and high patient satisfaction. There was virtually no evidence of medical accidents.

김석진 [32]

"Hello. This is BU Police Station Violent Crimes Unit 1."

김석진 [32]

"I would like to meet the first reporter."

"Are you the first person to report this...? Why are you reporting this..."

민윤기 [31]

"A suspected medical accident case has been reported."

민윤기 [31]

"Please cooperate."

"Medical accident?! What the..."

김남준 [30]

"Detective Jeong, what is the name of the first person to report?"

정호석 [30]

"27 years old, Jeong Yu-ah."

김남준 [30]

"Aren't you the guardian of Ms. Jeong Yu-ah?"

"There isn't any..."

전정국 [27]

"Let's find out."

As the Violent Crimes Unit 1 turned from the ward desk to go and find her, they noticed a woman staging a one-person protest in front of the director's office. Convinced that she was the first person to report the incident, the Violent Crimes Unit 1 headed in that direction.

As I approached, I saw the woman holding a placard. The text, as expected, was about medical malpractice. It mentioned things like the mother's unjust death and the hospital's evasion of responsibility. Seeing the woman's haggard face, Officer Kim approached her and spoke to her.

김태형 [29]

"hello-"

정유아 [27]

"...who..."

김태형 [29]

"BU Police Station Violent Crimes Unit 1, this is Officer Kim Tae-hyung."

김태형 [29]

"Are you by any chance the Ms. Jeong Yu-ah who reported the medical accident to us?"

정유아 [27]

"Ah... Ah, yes...! That's right."

김태형 [29]

"Yes - by any chance, when did the medical accident occur?"

정유아 [27]

"It happened three days ago..."

정유아 [27]

"My mother passed away after surgery, and there were a lot of strange things..."

김태형 [29]

"Something strange..."

김태형 [29]

"Shall we go and talk in more detail?"

정유아 [27]

"Oh, yes..."

At that moment, the door to the director's office burst open, and a middle-aged woman, presumably the director, emerged. She briefly looked flustered by the police officers swarming the hallway, then frowned at the protesting Jeong Yu-ah.

양신임 [49]

"Excuse me. You're the one who reported it, right?"

양신임 [49]

"Oh my, really..."

정유아 [27]

"...If I don't do something like this, you won't be interested."

정유아 [27]

"You won't even think about explaining it."

양신임 [49]

"her...!"

박지민 [29]

"Are you the director of the hospital?"

양신임 [49]

"Yes, that's right."

박지민 [29]

"This is BU Police Station Violent Crimes Unit 1."

박지민 [29]

"A suspected medical accident has been reported, so we ask for your cooperation."

양신임 [49]

"What? Strong Team 1?"

양신임 [49]

"You must have had some pride and reported it to a famous place, really..."

김남준 [30]

"...I will summon the director later."

김남준 [30]

"Ms. Jeong Yu-ah, please follow me."

Faced with the director's stern attitude, the Violent Crimes Unit 1 left the ward with only Jung Yu-ah. Watching the other members of Violent Crimes Unit 1 and Jung Yu-ah walk away, the director exhaled heavily, trying to calm his anger before reentering his office.

We brought Ms. Jeong Yu-ah to the interrogation room at the BU Police Station, and our Violent Crimes Unit 1 was split into two. The team tasked with interrogating Ms. Jeong Yu-ah was comprised of Superintendent Kim, Superintendent Park, Superintendent Kim, and Officer Ha. The team tasked with assessing the overall situation at the hospital included Superintendent Min, Officer Jeong, Superintendent Kim, and Officer Jeon.

When Superintendent Kim was dividing the team, his biggest concern was probably Sergeant Jeong's placement. He agonized over whether it was right to assign Sergeant Jeong, who was struggling mentally, to the hospital investigation team. But knowing this was something he would have to endure eventually, he decided not to change the team.

김태형 [29]

"Please sit down, Ms. Jeong Yu-ah."

Perhaps it was because Ms. Jung Yu-ah had a look on her face, as if she had lost everything. The already heavy atmosphere in the interrogation room seemed even more subdued. Seeing Ms. Jung Yu-ah, who seemed unsmiling and deflated, Officer Kim observed her for a long time, assessing her condition.

김태형 [29]

"...Are you feeling better?"

정유아 [27]

"...That's impossible."

정유아 [27]

"I lost my mother overnight..."

정유아 [27]

"I even collapsed because I didn't eat for a few days."

정유아 [27]

"There was chaos due to malnutrition and anemia."

박지민 [29]

"Is it true that your mother died on June 7th?"

정유아 [27]

"yes..."

박지민 [29]

"Can you tell me what kind of surgery he had before he passed away?"

정유아 [27]

"It was early-stage lung cancer... The success rate of the surgery was high, so there was no reason not to do it."

정유아 [27]

"But then he suddenly passed away, and..."

하여주 [28]

"And?

정유아 [27]

"The doctor changed before and after the surgery."

The atmosphere in the interrogation room instantly changed at Jeong Yu-ah's statement. Having established the most crucial clue to confirm the medical accident and the fact that her testimony wasn't false, the team began to formulate a plan to find more solid evidence.

Meanwhile, the hospital investigation team was strolling through the hallways, assessing the hospital's atmosphere. They saw nurses moving busily, doctors making their rounds, and among them, patients recovering and those not.

In fact, the reason the sun was so brighter than usual was probably because of Sergeant Jeong. Since he didn't have particularly fond memories of the hospital, everyone on the team was watching him closely. Sergeant Jeong looked around the hospital with blank, unfocused eyes.

김남준 [30]

"Oh, that... That's what the director said earlier."

민윤기 [31]

"Oh, uh uh. Why."

김남준 [30]

"Something... wasn't it strong?"

김남준 [30]

"It seems like you have no intention of even negotiating."

정호석 [30]

"...Because if I talk to the bereaved family about the medical accident, it will end up being like admitting it."

정호석 [30]

"Whether it is a medical accident or not, I have no intention of providing compensation or a settlement."

전정국 [27]

"Is there anyone who can tell me indirectly about the director?"

민윤기 [31]

"Let's ask at the desk. They'll see if they have a good doctor."

전정국 [27]

"Who asked?"

민윤기 [31]

"Uh... That, Officer Jeong, who seems as gentle as possible,"

김남준 [30]

"I, I'll go."

정호석 [30]

"...It's okay. I'll do it."

As his team members continued to watch him closely, Officer Jeong finally volunteered to take charge. A few steps behind him as he headed to the desk, the other team members continued to watch each other closely. Officer Jeong's eyes remained blank, and his hands trembled, but he tried not to show it.

정호석 [30]

"Hello, this is Sergeant Jeong from the BU Police Station's Violent Crimes Unit 1."

정호석 [30]

"Is there a doctor who is the best in this hospital?"

"Huh? Suddenly...?"

정호석 [30]

"I want to talk to you about the director."

정호석 [30]

"And also various hospital matters."

"Um... excellent doctor..."

"Go here. This is resident doctor Kang Jeong-ho."

"He's both talented and has a great personality. He's a person who has everything."

정호석 [30]

"thank you-"

A nurse sitting at the desk handed him a doctor's business card. It belonged to Kang Jeong-ho, a resident in the psychiatry department at the main building. Officer Jeong stared at it for a moment, then handed it to Officer Min and led the way to the main building. The team members, bewildered, followed Officer Jeong to the main building.

Arriving at the office where Kang Jeong-ho was working, Officer Jeong knocked on the door twice. Hearing Kang Jeong-ho's voice from inside, he finally opened the door. Four uniformed figures appeared, and Kang Jeong-ho, bewildered, asked who they were.

민윤기 [31]

"Oh, I'm from the BU Police Station's Violent Crimes Unit 1."

강정호 [32]

"Ah, BU Police Station Violent Crimes Unit 1...!"

강정호 [32]

"Yes, yes, I know very well."

강정호 [32]

"But what happened to me...?"

민윤기 [31]

"I came because I wanted to talk to you about something."

민윤기 [31]

"The nurse said he was the best doctor."

강정호 [32]

"Oh, me? It's an honor."

민윤기 [31]

“Do you have any appointments scheduled right now or are you busy?”

강정호 [32]

"Uh... Would around 4 o'clock be okay?"

강정호 [32]

“I haven’t had any appointments since then.”

김남준 [30]

"Okay, then I'll see you then."

전정국 [27]

"thank you."

강정호 [32]

"No. Please be careful on your way in-"

As the door to the examination room closed, Officer Jeong, who met Kang Jeong-ho's eyes, clenched his fists and shook his head, overcome with an inexplicable emotion. It was a habit, a way to stave off old memories. Aware of this, Officer Kim offered comfort by patting Officer Jeong's shoulder.

After leaving the examination room, the hospital investigation team resumed their tour of the hospital. As time passed, the team members returned to their cars one by one, leaving only Sergeant Jeong and Sergeant Kim in the hospital hallway. The two walked in silence, and then, surprisingly enough, it was Sergeant Jeong who spoke first.

정호석 [30]

"...You ruined the mood because of me."

김남준 [30]

"No, I'm sure everyone will understand."

정호석 [30]

"But they're all too aware of my reaction."

김남준 [30]

"I'm doing this because I'm worried about you."

김남준 [30]

"I'm wondering if I should send him to the interrogation team right now..."

정호석 [30]

“Why are you bothering me just because of me?”

정호석 [30]

"It's something we'll have to overcome someday. I'm sure Inspector Kim thought the same."

정호석 [30]

"I'm being foolish."

As Officer Jeong smiled bitterly and lowered his head, Officer Kim couldn't say anything and could only quietly walk beside him. He knew that whatever he said wouldn't help Officer Jeong in his current state.

Returning to the interrogation team, no one was willing to speak up after Ms. Jeong Yu-ah's statement. The statement that "the doctor changed before and after the surgery" was highly likely a case of medical malpractice. It was something that should never be taken lightly.

Officer Ha, who had been standing quietly in front of the interrogation room desk, looked at Ms. Jeong Yu-ah, who was already in tears, and opened his mouth for the first time since Ms. Jeong Yu-ah's last words.

하여주 [28]

"...Mother, have you been in good health?"

정유아 [27]

"Of course. That's right..."

하여주 [28]

"Then we will definitely catch you."

하여주 [28]

"Whether it's a ghost doctor or a medical accident. No matter what."

Seeing Officer Ha's determined gaze, the other team members nodded and pledged their resolve. For the sake of the mental recovery of all members of Team 1, and for the sake of one family, they would catch him no matter what.

Finally...! The seventh case, carefully considered, has begun! Following the previous case, another epic journey is about to begin. Since it's related to the medical field, I'm also studying it, so please look forward to it!💓

General Hospital Ghost Doctor Case 👻', Let's Run with the Strong Team 1?! 🏃🏻‍♀️‍➡️

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