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Correct term...Hospital, Hospice, Infirmary??

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#1
zombiegleemax
Mar 23, 2007 16:25:32 I'm trying to figure out what the proper term to use would be. I'm using an old Dungeon adventure, but i'm setting it up in Kartakass. It consists of an infirmary and herbalist's shop that is over run with mold men. I have two questions though. First, what i can't figure out is whether i would be calling this place an Infirmary, Hospital, Healer's, or Hospice. What would make the most sense in this particular setting? Second, i'm trying to decide if i should use a cerebral vampire sneaking in and draining the unconscious patients or stick with the mob of mold men. Which would make more sense in Kartakass? Your thoughts PLEASE!!
#2
john_w._mangrum
Mar 24, 2007 0:10:46 Hospital: A place of healing, usually focusing on long-term care.

Infirmary: A hospital, but generally refers to a small hospital or clinic, often within a school or other institution.

Healer's: A place where people get healed. About as generic as you can get.

Hospice: A place for the care of the dying.

So, basically, it isn't a hospice, but beyond that, any term will do.
#3
paladin2019
Mar 25, 2007 12:48:46
Infirmary: A hospital, but generally refers to a small hospital or clinic, often within a school or other institution.

Also not generally for long term care. Patients will be moved to hospital if they require this. Also known as an aid station.
#4
kwdblade
Mar 26, 2007 11:55:53 The witches of Hala often call the places where they treat the wounded Hospices. I believe there are Hala worshippers in Kartakass. Why not an old Hala Hospice?

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#1 zombiegleemax Mar 23, 2007 16:25:32	I'm trying to figure out what the proper term to use would be. I'm using an old Dungeon adventure, but i'm setting it up in Kartakass. It consists of an infirmary and herbalist's shop that is over run with mold men. I have two questions though. First, what i can't figure out is whether i would be calling this place an Infirmary, Hospital, Healer's, or Hospice. What would make the most sense in this particular setting? Second, i'm trying to decide if i should use a cerebral vampire sneaking in and draining the unconscious patients or stick with the mob of mold men. Which would make more sense in Kartakass? Your thoughts PLEASE!!
#2 john_w._mangrum Mar 24, 2007 0:10:46	Hospital: A place of healing, usually focusing on long-term care. Infirmary: A hospital, but generally refers to a small hospital or clinic, often within a school or other institution. Healer's: A place where people get healed. About as generic as you can get. Hospice: A place for the care of the dying. So, basically, it isn't a hospice, but beyond that, any term will do.
#3 paladin2019 Mar 25, 2007 12:48:46	Infirmary: A hospital, but generally refers to a small hospital or clinic, often within a school or other institution. Also not generally for long term care. Patients will be moved to hospital if they require this. Also known as an aid station.
#4 kwdblade Mar 26, 2007 11:55:53	The witches of Hala often call the places where they treat the wounded Hospices. I believe there are Hala worshippers in Kartakass. Why not an old Hala Hospice?