Oncology Nursing Consultation Service (OPK)

For patients

The oncological care consultation service (OPK) offers additional support during inpatient stays at the Medical School. A cancer diagnosis is a life-changing event. We accompany you during your illness and can support you with the necessary Nursing and treatment. It is important to us that you are able to understand and actively participate in the treatment process.

We can advise you on the following changes/issues, among others:

Eating habits and changes in taste
Fatigue
Skin and mucous membrane changes
Digestive problems
Visual changes
Anxiety and uncertainty
Connection to psycho-oncologists
Mediation of assistance with applications for disability cards, REHA, care degree, living wills, health care proxy
Mediation of self-help groups
and other...

For relatives

A diagnosis of cancer can also change many things for relatives. You have the opportunity to receive individual nursing advice on various issues.

We can advise you on the following topics:

organizational issues
Organization of care at home
arranging psycho-oncology
Making appointments or contacting in-house services and more.

Our tasks:

Determination of symptoms and symptom intensity
Determining needs in the event of restrictions
Care advice
Advice for family members and relatives
Carrying out care visits
Referral to in-house services (psycho-oncology, nutritional advice, social services, pastoral care, etc.)
Assistance with organizational issues
Representation of patient interests and needs in cooperation with all professional groups involved