Just as Wang Jian expected, the first people to come to Doctor Zhao's small clinic were either suffering from a common cold or were unwilling to spend much money. People want to live, and they need medical care even if they can't afford it. Therefore, the greatest fear isn't an incurable disease, but one that is treatable, yet you're too poor to afford the cure.
Wang Jian first asked for the old man's basic information to create a file. After carefully taking his pulse, he palpated the man's right calf and knee.
"Uncle Zhou, there's nothing seriously wrong with your leg or joints. The humidity has been very high lately, which has caused your rheumatism to flare up. I'll write you a prescription and prepare a dose of medicine."
Wang Jian then smiled at the old man's son, Zhou Fang. "You can rest easy as well. Once the pain subsides, bring your father back to me. I'll apply a medicinal plaster then, and we can also work on managing his rheumatism."
