Medical Regulation Act
Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2018 11:42 am
Shortly after Brunnhold Public Hospital was established, an important law regulating medical services was passed. There are two parts to it:
1. Only a galdori who has gone through formalized training through Brunnhold or another university can use the title "Doctor".
2. Humans and wicks who wish to practice surgery, midwifery, or provide apothecary services must obtain the sponsorship of a galdori doctor and a writ from that sponsor.
The process for obtaining this writ can be a bit complicated. Occasionally, a galdori doctor, midwife, or apothecary will take on an apprentice, though those who only work through a hospital are not allowed to do this. At the very least, potential galdori sponsors will observe the person wanting sponsorship at their duties before deciding whether to officially sponsor the person or not. This creates a bit of a sticky situation, though, as humans and wicks aren't allowed to enter these professions without a writ, but they need to practice their profession to receive a writ. As a result, the law was amended to allow humans and wicks who have obtained sponsorship to have apprentices, though they are only allowed one apprentice at a time.
This law is more strictly enforced than the literacy laws but, of course, surgeons, apothecaries, and midwives slip through the cracks all the time, since the Seventen can't keep track of everyone. The use of the word "Doctor" is much more strictly enforced than the writ aspect of this law and it's almost guaranteed that, if a human or wick has the audacity to call themselves "Doctor", they will be quickly investigated, shut down, and possibly even banned from the city.
It's also important to note that this does not cover humans or wicks who wish to use euphemisms like "herbalist" or "healer". The Seventen may investigate if there's a complaint against these people and may rule that they need a writ, but if the "herbalist" or "healer" doesn't have a complaint filed against them, there's nothing the Seventen can do.
Lastly, this law only applies to cities, so if your character is a nomad, this law doesn't apply unless you settle down in a city. If your character lives in a village, the Seventen are generally more lax about enforcing this law though, again, humans or wicks who describe or advertise themselves as "doctors" will definitely be dealt with, even if they live in a village.
Please note that this law does not apply outside of Anaxas, as each nation has its own standards for medical training.
1. Only a galdori who has gone through formalized training through Brunnhold or another university can use the title "Doctor".
2. Humans and wicks who wish to practice surgery, midwifery, or provide apothecary services must obtain the sponsorship of a galdori doctor and a writ from that sponsor.
The process for obtaining this writ can be a bit complicated. Occasionally, a galdori doctor, midwife, or apothecary will take on an apprentice, though those who only work through a hospital are not allowed to do this. At the very least, potential galdori sponsors will observe the person wanting sponsorship at their duties before deciding whether to officially sponsor the person or not. This creates a bit of a sticky situation, though, as humans and wicks aren't allowed to enter these professions without a writ, but they need to practice their profession to receive a writ. As a result, the law was amended to allow humans and wicks who have obtained sponsorship to have apprentices, though they are only allowed one apprentice at a time.
This law is more strictly enforced than the literacy laws but, of course, surgeons, apothecaries, and midwives slip through the cracks all the time, since the Seventen can't keep track of everyone. The use of the word "Doctor" is much more strictly enforced than the writ aspect of this law and it's almost guaranteed that, if a human or wick has the audacity to call themselves "Doctor", they will be quickly investigated, shut down, and possibly even banned from the city.
It's also important to note that this does not cover humans or wicks who wish to use euphemisms like "herbalist" or "healer". The Seventen may investigate if there's a complaint against these people and may rule that they need a writ, but if the "herbalist" or "healer" doesn't have a complaint filed against them, there's nothing the Seventen can do.
Lastly, this law only applies to cities, so if your character is a nomad, this law doesn't apply unless you settle down in a city. If your character lives in a village, the Seventen are generally more lax about enforcing this law though, again, humans or wicks who describe or advertise themselves as "doctors" will definitely be dealt with, even if they live in a village.
Please note that this law does not apply outside of Anaxas, as each nation has its own standards for medical training.