This skill allows the character to aid in speeding up the rate of healing of himself or another wounded character. For sick characters, or those who have been poisoned, or who need surgery, use the skill Craft (Healing).

Characters will naturally heal a number of hit points equal to 5 + their Constitution Stat Bonus for every 8 hours of uninterrupted rest. Successful use of this skill allows the character to add his number of skill ranks to that base amount of natural healing.

It is also used for attempts to slow or halt bleeding damage (hits per round), splint broken bones and other emergency treatments. See p. 90 for more information on healing.