Palliative Medicine
Preserving and improving quality of life – that is our core concern in palliative medicine at the WEGE KLINIK. With holistic treatment, we support people who are living with an advanced incurable illness, regardless of the diagnosis. Our individualised therapies are precisely tailored to your personal situation in order to offer you relief. We are at your side with care and deep understanding.
Because we know: This time is challenging. But you don’t have to face it alone. We listen to you, respond to your needs and do everything we can to give you back precious moments and quality of life.
Our inpatient palliative care
In our inpatient palliative care centre, we offer you a place of peace and security. Nine spacious single rooms create space for personal moments. If necessary, your relatives can also stay overnight with us so that they can spend this time together with you.
Our large, well-equipped kitchen invites you to cook and bake together. An experienced team of nursing staff, social workers, physiotherapists, counsellors, psycho-oncologists and palliative care physicians are at your side, supported by our volunteers.
We organise all the necessary assistance, such as nursing services or specialised outpatient palliative care (SAPV). We can also help you find a place in a hospice. Our hospital chaplain will accompany you sensitively and can also provide religious counselling on request.
Our palliative outpatient clinic
In our palliative outpatient clinic, you will receive comprehensive support while you can remain in your familiar home. We advise you on individual outpatient treatment methods, offer psychosocial and psycho-oncological care as well as access to a self-help group in our clinic.
Take advantage of our wide range of treatment options while remaining in your familiar surroundings.
You are welcome to make an appointment for a consultation in our palliative outpatient clinic by calling 0228 5306 301.
Our palliative care experts
Quote from Dr. Cuhls:
"Helping you and supporting you in your situation is a deep need for us. We can still do a lot for you and give you back some of your quality of life."
Disease patterns in palliative care
We alleviate and treat:
Pain
Nausea
Vomiting
Shortness of breath
Restlessness
Fear
Open wounds
Complex disease processes
Our treatment methods
Medical
It may not be curable, but with the right medical care it is much easier to cope with. We use medication and therapies to maintain and improve your quality of life as best we can.
Physiotherapeutic
Exercise can relieve pain and is also good for your mental health. Our team will guide you through various modern physiotherapy exercises and provide soothing massages to relax and calm your symptoms.
Psychosocial
A diagnosis of “incurable” is a stroke of fate that turns life upside down. It leaves its mark, is upsetting and unsettling. Our team of full-time and volunteer staff are there to help you and offer support in discussions with you and your relatives.
Spiritual
Everyone deals with difficult situations differently. Especially in such unusually life-changing moments as on our palliative care ward, many people turn to spirituality for comfort. Our hospital chaplain will be happy to accompany you on this path with empathetic conversations beyond the comprehensible level. If required, she will also be happy to put you in touch with church chaplains if you need religious counselling.
Help in an emergency - around the clock
Do you need help from our expert team of palliative care physicians, carers, social services and psycho-oncologists?
Via the emergency number 0228 5306 4333, our Palliative Care Bonn task force is available for you around the clock.
The philosophy behind our daily work, is behind our name WEGE:
Wissend (Knowledgeable)
Medical care at the WEGE KLINIK is based on excellent expertise and the valuable wealth of experience gained from years of research and treatment. This is the only way to achieve therapies with the best prospects of recovery and the necessary precision and safety. You are always in the very best hands with our experts.
Empathisch (Empathetic)
People, with their individual character and their physical and psychological circumstances, are at the centre of everything we do. With the utmost care and humanity, we look after the well-being of each individual and accompany them both medically and emotionally throughout their time in our clinic and often beyond.
Gemeinsam (Together)
When you combine your strengths, you can achieve great things. Our experts specialise in different areas. For you, this means that you can rely on our interdisciplinary expertise. Thanks to short communication channels and direct dialogue, we can find quick, well-founded solutions even for complex issues. Our patients are always informed about the advantages and risks of the therapeutic options together, across the boundaries of the individual disciplines. We meet our patients on equal terms when making shared decisions.
Engagiert (Committed)
We recognise our responsibility to all those involved and do everything we can to take healthcare in the region to a new level. Because only by acting with passion and care in accordance with the latest medical knowledge can we fulfil our and our patients' requirements at all times.
Discover our premises
You will find us in Bonn’s Dottendorf district at the foot of the Venusberg – in a quiet yet central location. As one of the largest radiotherapy clinics in Germany, we offer our patients spacious, bright rooms, a choice of different leisure activities and down-to-earth cuisine
Frequently asked questions about palliative care
What is palliative care?
Palliative care focuses on alleviating the symptoms of incurable illnesses in order to maintain quality of life and treat symptoms such as pain or nausea.
Who can benefit from palliative care?
Palliative care is aimed at people with advanced, incurable illnesses, regardless of the diagnosis. It can be offered both on an inpatient and outpatient basis.
Who will support me in palliative care?
An interdisciplinary team of doctors, nurses, therapists, social workers, psycho-oncologists and counsellors is on hand to support you and your relatives.
What do I need for an inpatient admission?
For inpatient admission, we require the patient's consent and a referral from the attending physician.
Are the treatment costs covered by health insurance?
Yes, the treatment costs are fully covered by both statutory and private health insurance.
How are my relatives involved?
Your relatives are an important part of your care. We offer discussions, support and, if desired, overnight accommodation for relatives in our inpatient palliative care ward. Our kitchen invites you to cook and bake together.
Can I stay at home during my treatment?
Yes, our outpatient palliative care allows you to take advantage of the wide range of treatment options at our clinic while you remain at home.
Is there a counselling service?
We offer comprehensive counselling on outpatient and inpatient treatment options.
We are here for you!
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