Mobile Palliative Care Team (MPCT) of Bethesda Hospital

Support for people with progressive serious illnesses, distressing symptoms and the wish to be cared for at home.

The Mobile Palliative Care Team (MPCT) is made up of specialists from SPITEX BASEL and the Bethesda Hospital Palliative Care Centre and provides patients with uncomplicated access to specialised palliative care at their place of residence. A holistic approach supports quality of life and helps to avoid hospitalisation.

Provide security
Alleviate symptoms
Maintain or promote independence
Provide help for self-help
relieve the burden on family carers

Who we are there for
Patients
Relatives
doctors and physicians
Carers
Hospitals
Nursing homes
other specialist centres
other treatment teams

Consultation / coordination with general practitioners and Spitex
nursing and medical needs assessment
Counselling and setting up care
Advice on decision-making
psychosocial support
Pain management and symptom control
Support and supplementation of the home care network
Involvement of other specialist disciplines as required, e.g. physiotherapy
Support through counselling
Continuity of support
initial visits at short notice
Support for relatives
available 24 hours a day

doctors from the Bethesda Hospital Palliative Care Centre and nursing staff from SPITEX BASEL with specialised training and experience in palliative care.