Doctor Apprenticeship First Patient Report

[CarolinKazami]

Submitted in neat handwriting to the barracks

Today I got demonstrate to Marcus some of my medical knowledge. In the event anyone reads this, I should start off with my background to set the context I suppose.

Last week I expressed my interest to Marcus in learning more healing techniques. This was apparently well timed as Marcus was looking for a new apprentice to pass his extensive medical knowledge on to. Though I am civilian, Marcus was happy to find someone to begin sharing and shaping to be a doctor. Much of my knowledge is admittedly techniques I learned while having to survive on Altmere's streets in my early years.

Today, I was able to demonstrate my ability to apply first aide in the form of cleaning and sewing up wounds as well as provide emotional support to a patient. Kelly Sanderson was badly wounded during a weapon's test. During which, she suffered 16 shrapnel wounds, major bruising, and isolated burns. I took on the task of cleaning and closing the shrapnel wounds after Marcus removed said bits. Most of the shrapnel wounds were small and required simple bandaging after cleaning. However, 7 of them required stitches. After I finished, I moved onto providing emotional support to Kelly as Marcus tended to wounds I'm not experienced enough yet to take care of. During this, I attempted to give Kelly some alcohol to ease the pain. Thankfully, Marcus was quick enough to stop me as the alcohol would have reacted badly with the sedatives he had already given Kelly. So, I can safely say I learned as a Doctor, our decisions and carelessness can bring a patient's life to an end as quickly as any wound. I'm rather thankful I learned this now, rather than after having killed someone.

After we completed our treatments of Sanderson's wounds, we moved her to the barracks via a stretcher and promptly deposited her safely into a bed. Marcus left Sanderson some kind of elixirs to take over several days. I presume they'll help her heal faster. Marcus seemed impressed with my performance given my lack of formal training. I hope he'll begin actual lessons soon. I would very much like to be able to help my fellow Covians in the future. It's not right for Marcus to be the only one to shoulder that burden.

-Carolin Argon
Commoner of Cove
Apprentice of Marcus Kobra.

[The Paymaster]

10 Shillings awarded to Carolin Argon for her care of the wounded Sergeant and her report of her work.