[Experiences from the conception of a complex-diagnostic neuroradiologic department integrated into a neurosurgical...

For planning and designing the reconstruction of an superannuated radiological department of a neurosurgical supra-regional hospital the following requirements had to be taken into account: 1. Complex-diagnostic working style of a neuroradiological department integrated in the hospital complex. 2. Ensuring of a comprehensive operative-technical examination programme by appropriately equipped work places. 3. The aim to improve the working conditions of the personnel and the medical care of the population. The ideal solution was achieved by an extension of the neurosurgical clinic in the form of a diagnostic tract comprising neurosurgical O.P.D. and an after-care department, electro-diagnostic and neuroradiological departments. In the centre of the novel solution there is the function tract of the neuraradiological department in which the complex building method enables a clear division into main zones (patients zone, function zone, personnel zone). It ensures economical working for the benefit of both patients and personnel. Charts showing the sequence of operations and graphic representations of the constructional solution as well as recommendations for equipment standards for the work places illustrate the project, which is certainly suitable for serving as an internation model of similar special establishments of public health services.