Bartering Medical services?

[Rush2112]

if i had medical skills beyond basic first aid i would try to align myself and family with the most powerful group left after the event. (such as law enforcement) they will be able to get the supplies you need and can protect/feed you and yours. if that group happens to be overtaken then you do the same for the new boss, same as the old boss.

in my humble opinion the medical skill will be the most valuable. if someone's child is sick/hurt they will do or pay any price for a cure. A groups numbers will dwindle quickly if even minor wounds arent treated properly, especially given the lack of sanitation.