Wapointe Jyaon (Healing Rules)

The Poku Saeruo Degonjo has extensive Wapointe (Healing) technology. Healing facilities come in various different types, specified below:

Clan sponsored facilities are owned and operated by the Otâmovi Wiy Jael (Silver Moon Sect) and are subsidized by the Clan. These are the largest and most comprehensive facilities available. They provide emergency treatment and life threatening medical procedures for free. The clan sponsors these facilities because there is a belief that the Clan has a responsibility to keep its members alive.

Elective or minor procedures are provided at a cost to the patient. Procedures considered minor or elective include, but are not limited to, cosmetic surgery, transplant surgery, cybernetic surgery, physical therapy, neo-natal care, and urgent care. There is no concept of 'insurance' within the clan. As long as the individual can show financial support either from their Family or Ruoka (House), elective procedures will be performed.

Typically, private medical facilities are operated by the Greater Ruokai (Houses). They are usually smaller than the Clan Sponsored facilities. Sometimes, a Ruoka may want their facility to specialize in certain areas of medicine. A Ruoka-owned facility is only responsible treating its own members, and is not required to provide free service to the general public. If non-members come to the facility for emergency treatment, however, the Clan will reimburse the facility at no cost to the patient. Most private facilities will not perform elective care for non-members.

Traditionally, a non-clan member requiring emergency medical attention will be treated. Depending on their standing within the clan, they or their sponsor would be required to cover the expenses. Sometimes, in the interest of good will, the facility would forgives the expenses incurred while treating the patient.

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