Dangerous Investigation Diary

Ep. 43 ° General Hospital Ghost Doctor Case (3)

Yesterday, we left work after interrogating Mr. Kang Jeong-ho, and today we went to work at the new general hospital. With eight people in uniforms crowded around the desk, everyone was paying attention, and some even approached us to take pictures. So, starting tomorrow, we decided to go back to work together.

At 8 a.m., when all the team members gathered, I rushed to the desk to request an interview with the director. It was thanks to Sergeant Kim, who had worked overtime the previous day to obtain a search warrant.

김석진 [32]

"This is BU Police Station Violent Crimes Unit 1. We ask for your cooperation in the investigation."

The atmosphere quickly cooled as Superintendent Kim handed the search warrant to the nurse sitting at the desk and spoke with a cold gaze. The nurse, flustered, accepted the search warrant and asked the Violent Crimes Unit 1 why they had come.

"How... did you come?"

김태형 [29]

"I would like to speak with the director regarding the allegations of proxy surgery."

김태형 [29]

"Is the director in the director's office right now?"

"Oh, yes... he's there, but he won't meet you unless you contact him in advance..."

민윤기 [31]

"I've brought all the warrants. Please cooperate."

양신임 [49]

"What's going on?"

While the confrontation between the Strong Team 1 and the nurse was going on at the desk, the director appeared and Superintendent Kim took the search warrant that the nurse was holding and handed it to the director.

김석진 [32]

"Since a report has been received, we will need to interview you."

양신임 [49]

"Are you reporting it?"

양신임 [49]

"...Oh, that proxy surgery?"

양신임 [49]

"It's a false report and it's all his delusion, so go back."

민윤기 [31]

"There are suspicious circumstances, and since a warrant has been issued, you cannot refuse."

민윤기 [31]

"If you continue to be uncooperative like this, we will have no choice but to identify Yang Shin-im as a suspect."

Hearing those words, Director Yang Shin-im paused and told the members of the Violent Crimes Unit 1 to follow him as he headed to the director's office. This must have been a sign that the situation was so serious that it was frightening to be under so many scrutiny.

No matter what happens during today's interrogation, they'll unearth everything buried deep within them. Team 1 gritted their teeth, determined not to recall the tearful face of Jeong Yu-ah when the interrogation was over.

At that moment, Officer Jeong met the eyes of a woman wearing a doctor's gown but no ID as she walked down the hallway. Something about her seemed off, and after staring at her for a while, he entered the director's office.

김남준 [30]

"Detective Jeong, what are you doing?"

정호석 [30]

"...no."

유보라 [24]

"....."

The director's office, though perhaps not entirely standard, was three times larger than Kang Jeong-ho's clinic, and countless awards and certificates filled the walls. To the eyes of Team 1, it seemed excessive. It felt like he was overly flaunting his career, and it didn't look good.

양신임 [49]

"Please sit down."

Director Yang Shin-im, a middle-aged man with a sharp expression, invited the members of Team 1 to sit down. There were nine people, including the director, but Yang Shin-im's office was spacious enough that everyone could sit down and still have room. It was almost a luxury.

김태형 [29]

"Director, nice to meet you. I'm Detective Kim Tae-hyung from the BU Police Station's Violent Crimes Unit 1."

김태형 [29]

"Thank you for your time, and I ask that you faithfully participate in the interrogation."

양신임 [49]

"Yes, go ahead."

김태형 [29]

"Ms. Yang Shin-im. What are your thoughts on the death of Ms. Lee Seong-hee, Ms. Jeong Yu-ah's mother?"

양신임 [49]

"It's an accident. It's a medical accident."

김태형 [29]

"If it's a simple medical accident, why do you avoid even a simple interview and refuse to pay compensation?"

양신임 [49]

"Because the bereaved family is saying ridiculous things and demanding an explanation."

김태형 [29]

"That's ridiculous... so it has something to do with our investigation, right?"

양신임 [49]

"Ghost doctors, medical accidents due to proxy surgery, what the..."

양신임 [49]

"We cannot tolerate the hospital's reputation being tarnished."

김태형 [29]

"According to Ms. Jeong Yu-ah's statement, the doctor changed before and after the surgery."

김태형 [29]

"Do you have anything to say about this?"

양신임 [49]

"...There might be two doctors inside."

양신임 [49]

"I don't know what's happening inside the operating room."

김태형 [29]

"Then what do you think about not allowing contact with the doctor in charge?"

양신임 [49]

"It's the same. I can't let this kind of thing interfere with my work as a doctor."

김태형 [29]

"This is what happens. Even if it wasn't a proxy surgery, it's still a medical accident that caused the loss of a family member."

김태형 [29]

“Don’t you think that the language is frivolous?”

At Sergeant Kim's firm tone, Yang Shin-im seemed at a loss for words and closed her mouth. Sergeant Kim chuckled at her attitude. He then threw the bundle of documents he'd received from Sergeant Kim onto the desk and continued.

김태형 [29]

"Sergeant Kim. Please explain these documents."

양신임 [49]

"...What is it?"

김남준 [30]

"Ms. Yang Shin-im. This isn't the first time something like this has happened to you."

양신임 [49]

"yes?"

김남준 [30]

"Contrary to what the media portrays, medical accidents are frequent."

김남준 [30]

"Are you good at cleaning up your image?"

양신임 [49]

"Excuse me. What is that...!"

김남준 [30]

"Including unrecorded cases, there have been over ten suspected medical accidents since the opening."

김남준 [30]

"I only brought this year's records because there were so many this year."

김남준 [30]

"On February 8, 32-year-old Jang Seo-hyeon died from excessive bleeding while undergoing abdominoplasty at a plastic surgery clinic."

김남준 [30]

"On March 17, a 66-year-old man, Ho-seong Park, died from excessive bleeding while undergoing spinal surgery at the neurosurgery department."

김남준 [30]

"On April 25, a 45-year-old woman, Han Si-hyeon, who was taking antidepressants prescribed by a psychiatrist, died from side effects of the medication."

김남준 [30]

"On May 16, 54-year-old Kim Joo-hwan, who was undergoing brain tumor removal surgery at a surgical center, died due to inability to transmit air to the brain."

김남준 [30]

"On June 7, 47-year-old Lee Seong-hee died of sudden cardiac arrest while undergoing lung cancer surgery in the respiratory medicine department."

김남준 [30]

"This year alone, there have been five suspected cases of medical malpractice, and even suspicions of proxy surgery. Are you still going to avoid it?"

양신임 [49]

"It's just a suspicion. Can you just insist without any clear evidence?"

전정국 [27]

"Every incident begins with that one suspicion. Don't speak carelessly."

김석진 [32]

"If you don't cooperate, I'll go around the hospital looking for the evidence you want."

김석진 [32]

"Is that okay?"

양신임 [49]

"That's...! That won't do. It'll cause problems in the hospital atmosphere."

양신임 [49]

"Patient stability is also important..."

정호석 [30]

"Is that really the reason?"

양신임 [49]

"Of course. I care about my patients so much."

정호석 [30]

"If you have a true mission, you won't be able to say such things so easily."

양신임 [49]

"How does the police know that?"

정호석 [30]

"...I know because I've experienced it."

정호석 [30]

"Anyway, I'll move quietly so as not to cause any trouble, I'll get permits from various places, and I'll get all the documents."

정호석 [30]

"Then there's no problem?"

양신임 [49]

"...Do as you wish."

양신임 [49]

“Even so, there’s no way we’ll get any evidence.”

정호석 [30]

"Yes, I understand that you have given permission to investigate the hospital."

김석진 [32]

"...Guys, let's go out."

Detective Jeong, who had been silent throughout the interrogation, seemed to have been agitated by something and finally spoke. After that, the interrogation somehow ended successfully. Even though we didn't get anything out of it, we did secure the director's permission, which seemed like the most difficult part.

Team 1 of the Violent Crimes Unit, believing they had safely concluded the bloody war of nerves, packed up all their interrogation equipment and left the director's office.

양신임 [49]

- "...Uh, it's me. I need to step on someone's heels."

Even the Violent Crimes Unit 1, which emerged from the director's office, was in a state of utter uncertainty. They were worried that the director's permission, which they'd forcibly obtained, might cause problems later. So, they were dividing up the responsibilities for a more thorough investigation of the hospital. Then, the woman who had made eye contact with Detective Jeong earlier approached the Violent Crimes Unit 1.

유보라 [24]

"I... hello!"

김석진 [32]

"Oh, yes. Hello."

김석진 [32]

"What's going on?"

유보라 [24]

"Those are the members of the Strong Team 1...!"

유보라 [24]

"This time, we are investigating a case of suspected proxy surgery at our hospital..."

김석진 [32]

"Yes, that's right."

유보라 [24]

"I thought I could help you out a little."

김남준 [30]

"...Help?

정호석 [30]

"Before that, please tell us who you are."

유보라 [24]

"Oh, my name is Yoo Bo-ra, and I'm doing an internship at the new general hospital!"

정호석 [30]

"...Practice?"

유보라 [24]

"...Yes, would you like to go somewhere quiet and talk about the details with me?"

유보라 [24]

"There will be progress in the investigation."

김석진 [32]

"...all right."

As Ms. Yoo Bo-ra led the way, followed by the Violent Crimes Unit 1, someone blocked her path. This time, it was a man, and he appeared to be around her age. What caught Sergeant Jeong's eye was the exact same attire as Ms. Yoo Bo-ra: a doctor's gown, but no medical ID.

정현석 [24]

"Where are you going? At this busy hour."

유보라 [24]

"What's so busy about? Don't worry about it."

정현석 [24]

"What about the police officers behind you? Are they going to do some tattling?"

유보라 [24]

"What kind of whining is this...! Get out of the way."

정현석 [24]

"If the director finds out, he won't leave you alone, right?"

유보라 [24]

"What's your problem? You should be the one who doesn't complain."

김태형 [29]

"Who are you?"

정현석 [24]

"My name is Jeong Hyeon-seok, and I am currently doing an internship at this hospital."

김태형 [29]

"What's going on right now that makes you do this?"

정현석 [24]

"Bora tried to break the hospital intern rules."

김태형 [29]

"...Discipline?"

김태형 [29]

"What kind of rules do you think making a statement violates?"

정현석 [24]

"It's confidential, so I can't tell you."

정현석 [24]

"Anyway, you shouldn't talk about hospital affairs to outsiders."

김석진 [32]

"I got permission from the director."

김석진 [32]

"Mr. Jeong Hyeon-seok's actions could also obstruct the investigation."

정현석 [24]

"Well, I said it can't be done."

강정호 [32]

"What's going on?"

The altercation seemed to have taken place in front of Kang Jeong-ho's office. When he emerged from his office and spoke, the atmosphere instantly calmed down. Jeong Hyeon-seok glared at Team 1 Violent Crimes, Yoo Bo-ra, and Kang Jeong-ho before walking down the hallway. Yoo Bo-ra sighed and glanced at Team 1 Violent Crimes.

유보라 [24]

"I'm sorry. I'm sorry you were surprised..."

민윤기 [31]

"It's okay. There are a lot of people who are worse."

강정호 [32]

"...Come in."

전정국 [27]

"Huh? Suddenly?"

강정호 [32]

"I asked Bora to do it for me."

강정호 [32]

"I want to interview the members of Team 1."

박지민 [29]

"Oh, is that so?"

강정호 [32]

"Come in. Bora and I have something to show you."

강정호 [32]

"I will definitely help you with the investigation."

The 1st Violent Crimes Unit entered his examination room, entranced by the confident gaze of Mr. Kang Jeong-ho and the earnest gaze of Ms. Yoo Bo-ra. They felt as if progress was truly being made in the investigation. It had to be.

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