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What was the relationship between Piss-Prophets and physicians?

Frequently Asked Question about the extinct profession: Piss-Prophet

Piss-Prophets, or urine diviners, were practitioners in medieval Europe who analyzed urine for diagnostic purposes, often overlapping with the work of physicians. While physicians relied on formal medical training and texts, Piss-Prophets used observational skills and folk knowledge. Their relationship was complex, as both sought to understand health, but physicians often viewed Piss-Prophets as less credible.

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