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Oncology Home Care Service
A Hafenbrack1, I Nussbaumer, H Stoll
1Spital Basel.
Summary
The Oncology Home Care Service in Basel offers nursing support for cancer patients to receive palliative care at home. Health insurance covers most of the costs for this patient-centered approach.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Palliative Care
- Healthcare Services
Background:
- Cancer patients often require specialized palliative care.
- Home-based care offers an alternative to traditional hospital settings.
- Patient preference for care location is a key consideration in end-of-life planning.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the services offered by the Oncology Home Care Service in Basel.
- To highlight the model of care that allows cancer patients to choose their palliative care location.
- To inform about the financial coverage of this service.
Main Methods:
- Descriptive overview of the Oncology Home Care Service.
- Explanation of the service delivery model.
- Information on patient choice and insurance coverage.
Main Results:
- The service provides essential nursing support for cancer patients.
- Patients are empowered to select their preferred palliative care setting.
- The majority of costs are covered by health insurance.
Conclusions:
- The Oncology Home Care Service in Basel facilitates patient-centered palliative care.
- Home-based oncology nursing support is a viable and accessible option.
- Financial accessibility through health insurance is a critical component of the service.