German policy in rehabilitation of cancer patients

english

2008

volume 7, supl. 2

Univerzitetni rehabilitacijski inštitut RS – Soča

Rehabilitation of cancer patients is a complex discipline that involves the interaction of many diverse medical health care providers in Germany (pension insurance, accident insurance, federal employment agency, carriers of social compensation for health damages, private insurance companies, social welfare ...) More than 80 % of all inpatient rehabilitation costs are covered by the pension funds and almost 80 % of costs for outpatient rehabilitation are covered by health insurance companies. There are some guidelines for the professional qualification of the personnel involved in rehabilitation of cancer patients. In nearly all European countries outpatient rehabilitation measures are given priority, except for Germany. Most of cancer rehabilitation hospitals have specially trained personnel and are located in a nice surroundings. Outpatient rehabilitation is still in the process of being developed in Germany. Germany has guidelines that exclusively concern oncological rehabilitation measures. Psychological, social and vocational rehabilitation measures play an important role in the rehabilitation process.

09.04.2024