[Sca-cooks] SCA Chirurgeons article?

[Stefan li Rous]

Phlip commented:
> Chirurgeons use that system. Apprenticeship is to
> train a new Chirurgeon in SCA specific injuries and
> how to deal with them, including removing armor, and
> how to remove women's tight bodices, Journeyman means
> you can run an event or treat someone by yourself, and
> you're covered under SCA insurance, Master is
> honorary, to recognize you as an experienced source of
> advice.
>
> Mundane certs have nothing to do with the SCA ranking-
> whether MD or first aider, you start as an Apprentice,
> or can become a Master.

Some of this is new to me, even though I've been in the SCA
for a while.

Has anyone ever written a good introductory article about the
SCA Chirurgeons/system? What they are. What they are not. When
they should be used. When not? How someone interested can get
involved. A description of the structure and this guild system?
Where to get more information.

I think such an overview would be a nice addition to the
NEWCOMERS section in the Florilegium.

Perhaps such an article would help get the point across that
the the Chirugeon system is meant for emergency use and not
as a routine place to go to get bandages changed or other
routine medical things done.

Anyone know of such an article? Or be willing and qualified
to write one? Please feel free to pass this request on.
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THLord Stefan li Rous    Barony of Bryn Gwlad    Kingdom of Ansteorra
   Mark S. Harris            Austin, Texas          stefan at texas.net
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