303 - Emotes and Medical Realism
303.1 EMOTES
Medical roleplay should include descriptive emotes. Good examples:
- Describing examinations.
- Explaining equipment.
- Showing preparation before procedures.
- Displaying emotional responses.
- Communicating with patients.
Avoid one-line roleplay whenever possible.
303.2 MEDICAL REALISM
While realism is encouraged, roleplay should remain enjoyable.
Staff should:
- Use realistic terminology appropriate to their character's level.
- Explain procedures.
- Perform assessments before treatment.
- Consider patient history.
- Allow injuries to have consequences.
Avoid:
- Instant cures.
- Impossible recoveries.
- Unrealistic medications.
- Performing every specialty procedure without appropriate qualifications.
303.3 TEACHING DURING ROLEPLAY
Hartwell General is a teaching hospital, and teaching should become part of the roleplay whenever practical:
- Explain procedures to students.
- Demonstrate equipment.
- Ask teaching questions.
- Encourage participation.
- Allow students to perform tasks under supervision.