Palliative care services operated by the GFO relocates from VPH to Marien Hospital.
The palliative care unit at Marien-Krankenhaus (MKH) has undergone a significant transformation, moving to Station 11 and offering comprehensive care for seriously ill people since April 1. The new department, managed by Valentina Thor, boasts nine single rooms, some of which can accommodate relatives, and generous common areas with a cozy atmosphere.
Each room comes equipped with its own bathroom, ensuring comfort and privacy for patients. The medical and nursing team is highly motivated, providing round-the-clock care with a focus on quality of life and individual needs.
The move to MKH also provides the unit with modern equipment, enhancing its ability to deliver top-notch care. Patients at the unit have access to additional in-house services such as physiotherapy, psycho-oncological counseling, spiritual care, and planning for further care.
The palliative care unit operates under the structural changes at MKH and Vinzenz Pallotti Hospital Bensberg (VPH), where the GFO Clinics Rhein-Berg palliative care unit was previously located. However, specific details about the GFO Clinics Rhein-Berg's approach to holistic care for severely ill patients at MKH could not be found in the search results. For authoritative and up-to-date information, it is recommended to consult the official website or publications by GFO Clinics Rhein-Berg or contact MKH directly.
The reopening of the palliative care unit at MKH signifies a commitment to dignified and holistic care for seriously ill people. The unit is well-networked in the region, integrated into the GFO network's regional offer, including SAPV, outpatient hospice service, and Bensberg Hospice for outpatient care.
Bettina Schüller-Mörsch and Helena Grams have taken over the medical leadership of the new palliative department at MKH. Many volunteers are available in the common areas of the new palliative department, providing additional support and companionship.
In conclusion, the new palliative department at MKH offers a multidisciplinary approach to care, aiming to address not only physical symptoms but also the psychological, social, and spiritual needs of patients and their families. For more detailed information about the GFO Clinics Rhein-Berg's approach, please refer to their official website or contact MKH directly.
- The holistic approach of the palliative care unit at Marien-Krankenhaus (MKH) extends to various aspects of well-being, encompassing science, health-and-wellness, fitness-and-exercise, and mental-health, with services like physiotherapy, psycho-oncological counseling, and spiritual care available to patients.
- Incorporating a multidisciplinary team, the palliative department at MKH aims to foster a high quality of life for its patients by addressing not just their physical symptoms but also their psychological, social, and spiritual needs, following the principles of both MKH and the GFO Clinics Rhein-Berg.
