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Message: <blockquote data-quote="The Thayan Menace" data-source="post: 1708350" data-attributes="member: 18307">[PLAIN]Limitations [Simulationist & Gamist Perspective][/PLAIN]You made two mistakes. A DM can always ad-hoc a limitation on the number of PCs who can treat the same wound.The example of Krusk the Barbarian on p. 66 of the PHB is a case in point:For instance, if Krusk has been badly wounded and is dying, Jozan can try a Heal check to keep him from losing more hit points. One other character can help Jozan. If the other character makes a Heal check against DC 10, then Jozan gets a +2 circumstance bonus on the Heal check he makes to help Krusk. The DM rules that two characters couldn't help Jozan at the same time because a third person would just get in the way.Also, unless the PCs roleplayed creative new ways of treating a disease, I would rule against having more than one person assist in treatment. After all, if a third person tried to help out with the same methods, he would not change the circumstances of the bonus and thus not be eligible for a stacking bonus.In other words, a nurse is helpful ... however another physician needs a fresh diagnosis in order for treatment to progress beyond its current state.Furthermore, I find it very difficult to believe that any wounded fighter would request medical assistance from his entire party before moving out; it's just not realistic ... or heroic.</blockquote>