Health FAQs

[Welfare Ministry]

Health FAQs

The healthcare system of Redmont can be confusing for new, or returning players. This informational document answers the most commonly asked questions about healthcare and the role of the Department of Health.​

GENERAL
WHAT IS THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH?
The Department of Health (DoH) is the government office that is responsible for the health and wellbeing of Redmont's citizens. It provides healthcare coverage for various conditions, illnesses, and diseases. The department is lead by the Secretary of Health, the Deputy Secretary, and the Medical Council consisting of Medical Specialists and Epidemiologists.

The department is also responsible for the training and employment of nurses who are empowered to treat most conditions.

HOW DO I GET TO THE HOSPITAL?
You may take a bus to Reveille Main Hospital under 'Frequent Destinations'. There is a bus stop near /spawn, if you are not near one and fall ill. You can also follow /gps hospital to reach it as well.

There are other DoH facilities around Redmont, including clinics in the towns of Oakridge and Aventura.

DO I NEED TO GO TO A PHARMACY?
Not all conditions can be treated by our nurses, some require cures sold by pharmacists. The DoH recognises citizens are not experts in their own health, so if you are sick and unsure, always visit a hospital and one of our nurses will direct you to a pharmacy if needed.

CONDITIONS
WHY DO I HAVE THIS POTION EFFECT?
Many conditions cause potion effects, or even damage over time. If you suspect you are sick, use /health symptoms to see if you have any symptoms of a condition, or a temperature outside the range of 33°-45°. If you do, visit a hospital or clinic for treatment.

HOW DO I KNOW MY SYMPTOMS?
If a nurse asks for your symptoms you can use /health symptoms to check them and let the nurse know.

PAYMENT
HOW DO I PAY?
For treatments provided by DoH nurses in DoH facilities there is no payment needed. Our treatments are all covered by Medicare. If you would rather not pay with Medicare, you can pay out of pocket for a treatment, but you MUST tell your nurse before they administer a treatment if you wish to do so.

Pharmacy cures are not currently covered by the Medicare scheme and so the government does not contribute towards the cost of purchasing them.

MINISTRY
HOW DO I BECOME A NURSE?
To become a nurse, you first have to pass the nurse exam, found at the University. After passing that exam you must join the Ministry of Welfare Discord server, and create a post in the Nurse channel to get trained by a doctor. Have a read of our Nurse guide to help you get started with the MoW.

At the end of your training you are free to treat patients!

The Health FAQs are updated at the discretion of the Secretary. Any further questions may be raised via support ticket in the Discord or asking in-game.

Stay healthy!​