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Germany: Hospitals and centres

In Germany, leukaemia is treated in university hospitals, large hospitals and oncology practices.

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Figure 1.University hospital.

01Short answer

Intensive treatment and transplants usually take place in university hospitals and large centres. The German Cancer Society (DKG) certifies centres that meet quality requirements; you can find them on OncoMAP. Some of the largest centres are called “Comprehensive Cancer Centers”. Statutory insurance gives wide choice of hospital.

02Simple explanation

Universitätsklinikum: complex treatment.

Certified centre: DKG.

Praxis: outpatient care.

03Scientific explanation

Shared care: a centre and a regional hospital often work together.

Quality: professional societies set requirements for centres.

04What happens in the body?

University hospital

Complex treatment and research are concentrated here.

Certification

OncoMAP shows certified centres.

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Figure 2.Map of centres — Germany: Hospitals and centres

Practice

Some treatment can be given in an oncology practice.

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Figure 3.Paths of choice — Germany: Hospitals and centres

05Choosing a centre

Four steps.

Family doctor — Ask about options.1Family doctorAsk about options.
Certificate — Check OncoMAP.2CertificateCheck OncoMAP.
Experience — Compare.3ExperienceCompare.
Travel — Plan it.4TravelPlan it.
Right centreFits your needs.
EaseThe route is clear.

06Key points at a glance

TopicIn brief
University hospitalComplex treatment and research are concentrated here.
CertificationOncoMAP shows certified centres.
PracticeSome treatment can be given in an oncology practice.

07Key terms

Universitätsklinikum
University hospital.
Zertifiziertes Zentrum
Certified centre.
CCC
Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Praxis
Doctor’s practice.

08Key points

  • Ask your family doctor.
  • Check certification.
  • Plan the route.
  • Ask your fund about travel costs.
  • Decide with your team.

09Frequently asked questions

Does every hospital treat leukaemia?

The most intensive treatment happens only in specialised centres.

What does certification mean?

The centre meets set quality requirements.

Travel to a distant centre?

In some cases the fund pays travel costs; ask.

10Questions for your doctor

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  1. Does every hospital treat leukaemia?

  2. What does certification mean?

  3. Travel to a distant centre?

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12Sources

  1. OncoMAP (Deutsche Krebsgesellschaft). Certified cancer centres
  2. Deutsche Krebsgesellschaft. Official website (in German)
  3. Krebsinformationsdienst (DKFZ). Official website (in German)
  4. Deutsche Leukämie- & Lymphom-Hilfe (DLH). Official website (in German)
  5. Kompetenznetz Leukämie. Official website (in German)
  6. DGHO (German Society of Haematology and Medical Oncology). Official website (in German)
  7. Onkopedia (DGHO). Guidelines
  8. BfArM (Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices). Official website
  9. DRK-Blutspendedienste. Blood donation (in German)
  10. ZKRD (German National Bone Marrow Donor Registry). Official website
Medical disclaimerThis information is for educational purposes only and does not replace medical advice.
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