Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition occupation
Doctor of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine is an occupation in Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition: Medical professional who treats injuries and illnesses.
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Key facts
- Skills
- First Aid, Language, Medicine, Psychology, Science, Credit Rating
- Credit Rating
- 30-80
Overview
The Doctor of Medicine is a medical professional who treats injuries and illnesses, making them essential for keeping investigators alive during dangerous investigations. Doctors have extensive medical knowledge and can treat injuries, diagnose illnesses, and perform surgery. Doctors excel at keeping the party alive and healthy. Their skills in First Aid, Medicine, Psychology, Language, and Science make them valuable both in and out of combat. However, their medical knowledge often brings them into contact with strange diseases and injuries that defy explanation.
How it works
Occupation Skills: First Aid, Language, Medicine, Psychology, Science, Credit Rating Credit Rating: 30-80% Skill Points: EDU × 4 (distributed among occupation skills) Typical Equipment: Medical bag, stethoscope, surgical tools, prescription pad, medical library
Tips and playstyle
Best For: Support characters, characters who want to keep the party alive, characters who need medical knowledge. Playstyle: Doctors are support characters who excel at keeping investigators healthy. They're perfect for players who want to help the party survive dangerous investigations. Character Concepts: General practitioner, surgeon, emergency room doctor, medical researcher, field medic.
Frequently asked questions
What makes Doctor different from other medical occupations?
Doctors have the highest medical skills and can perform surgery. They're the most capable medical professionals, able to treat serious injuries and diagnose complex conditions.
How do I use Doctor skills in investigations?
Use Medicine to treat injuries, diagnose strange diseases, and perform autopsies. Use Psychology to understand mental states and Science to analyze medical evidence.
What Credit Rating should I have as a Doctor?
Doctors typically have Credit Rating 30-80%, representing their professional income. Higher Credit Rating gives you access to better medical equipment and facilities.
Can Doctors learn spells?
Yes! Doctors can learn spells, though their medical background might make them skeptical of magic. Their Science skill can help them understand the "scientific" aspects of spells.