The Rudolfinerhaus: Cancer treatment in Austria

The Rudolfinerhaus is a private hospital located in Vienna, Austria, in the heart of Europe. As a well established first class hospital the Rudolfinerhaus enjoys an excellent international reputation for its world-class medical and nursing services and its highly advanced technical facilities. At The Rudolfinerhaus they treat most forms of cancer including breast cancer, prostate cancer, colorectal cancer, leukemia, lymphoma, ovarian cancer, pancreatic cancer and melanoma.

In 1882 the Rudolfinerhaus was founded by Theodor Billroth, one of the most distinguished doctors of the Vienna Medical School. Today, it ranks among Europe’s most modern and beautiful private clinics. Every year, around 8,900 inpatients and around 17,500 outpatients from Austria and abroad receive state-of-the-art high-tech treatment at the Rudolfinerhaus. 

The modern amenities harmonise with the sophisticated and elegant atmosphere of a luxury hotel amidst the green and quiet surroundings of the 19th district of Vienna.

An outstanding private hospital in Vienna, Austria

The Rudolfinerhaus is a private hospital working along side the famous medical university of Vienna. In addition, a number of reputable medical specialists have established their private practices at the Rudolfinerhaus. With more than 400 employees, 190 of them in care, as well as more than 500 doctors, the Rudolfinerhaus covers the entire spectrum of medical services in all surgical and internal medicine departments, as well as in the areas of gynaecology and obstetrics, urology, orthopaedics, accident surgery, neurology, otolaryngology and ophthalmology.

In-house institutes for imaging diagnostics (with CT and MR devices), angiography, physiotherapy, nuclear medicine, laboratory diagnostics and ambulatory services such as preventive medicine, diagnostic examinations, nutritional consultation, traditional Chinese medicine and a sleep laboratory are also available. At all times, the main focus is the wellbeing of the patients and their individual, needs-based care. Specially-trained hospitality staff supports the convalescence process.

A unique aspect is that the majority of the nursing staff is trained academically in the in-house educational institution. The hospital’s philosophy of high quality is also expressed in the well-established quality management system and hospital-wide ISO 9001 certification.

Medical care around the clock at the Rudolfinerhaus

Basic medical care is provided by the in-house physicians of the Rudolfinerhaus supported by the Medical University of Vienna during a patient's stay in the hospital. The Rudolfinerhaus is a teaching hospital and fulfils its remit of serving the public good by educating highly-qualified care personnel. The nursing education at the Rudolfinerhaus is under the private trusteeship of the Rudolfiner Society - Red Cross. Thanks to the cooperation with the Wiener Neustadt College of Higher Education, since the winter semester 2010, it has been possible at the Rudolfinerhaus to obtain a professional licence for General Healthcare and Nursing, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Health Studies.

At the Rudolfinerhaus, care means professional support, accompaniment and advising of sick people. A particular point of consideration here are the personal habits in daily life and overall lifestyle of patients. Humanity and teamwork with the patients and their relatives guarantee optimal support and health promotion at the Rudolfinerhaus. Through innovative and knowledge-based care where patients and their environment are always the main focus, the Rudolfinerhaus aims to continue advancing new developments in healthcare in the future. 

Cancer treatments available at Viennese private hospital The Rudolfinerhaus

Cancer is a term used for various diseases in which abnormal cells divide without control and are able to invade other tissues. Cancer cells can spread to other parts of the body through the blood and lymph systems.

Cancer is not just one disease but many diseases. There are more than 100 different types of cancer, with a significant difference between them.

At the Rudolfinerhaus, with more than 120 years of excellence in medical care, they offer a top professional medical approach that combines:

• High quality diagnostic process and equipment

• Multi discipline approach

• Access to cutting edge knowledge, research, and pharmaceutical solutions.

The understanding of the genetics of cancer may play a major role in the treatment plan. Changes in attitude towards treatment of cancer are now integrating into the modern medical care system. People talk more openly and freely about their disease, and influence treatment and care. Modern cancer care is more tailored to the needs of the individual patient, and a multidisciplinary comprehensive approach is what patient asks and expects – this is what they provide at The Rudolfinerhaus!

Treatment for all types of cancer at The Rudolfinerhaus in Austria

The main categories of cancer include:

• Carcinoma - begins in the skin or in tissues that line or cover internal organs

• Sarcoma - begins in bone, cartilage, fat, muscle, blood vessels, or other connective or supportive tissue

• Leukemia - begins in blood-forming tissue such as the bone marrow

• Lymphoma and myeloma - begin in the cells of the immune system

• Central nervous system -begin in the tissues of the brain and spinal cord.

Treatment for the following cancers is available

Multidisciplinary comprehensive care for all types of cancer

• Traditional cancer treatment:

       - Chemotherapy

       - Radiation therapy

       - Surgery

• Other modern treatment* methods:

       - Bone marrow transplant

       - Immune therapy

       - Biological therapy

       - Gene therapy

       - Stem cell therapy

* some of these cancer treatment protocols are still experimental.

At The Rudolinerhaus they focus on providing multidisciplinary comprehensive care for cancer patients in a five star, specially dedicated medical setting, in the center of Vienna. Patients will be offered diagnostic procedures, a plan for treatment, as well as follow-up services for their medical issues. The center integrates the expertise of radiation and medical oncologists, specialized surgeons, and specialists in radiology, pathology, social work, nursing and psychology. The priorities will be based on the provision of state of the art care and patient-centered care.

Quality management and accreditation for Vienna’s leading private hospital

The Rudolfinerhaus in Vienna commits to obligatory quality standards in cancer treatment. This commitment is also expressed through the hospital-wide ISO 9001certification. This means that quality management encompasses the areas of medicine, cancer care treatment and management as well as the entire school and academy area. This integrated approach underlines the significance of the Rudolfinerhaus as Vienna’s leading private hospital.

The quality objectives defined within the framework of the ISO 9001 process:

• Place cancer patients at the heart of medical treatment

• Rely on competent doctors from all disciplines

• Provide care of the highest standard

• Indicate a commitment to continuous further development

• Rely on dedicated, responsible and service-oriented employees

Pain management and supportive treatment

The Rudolfinerhaus provides supportive treatment and pain management for cancer patients. They give particular attention to alleviating the symptoms of cancer or of treatment. Supportive treatment takes place alongside treatment of the underlying disease, but on a separate track, and is provided by a multidisciplinary team. They believe that it is preferable to provide this service within the same framework that provides treatment for the underlying diseases. Integrating supportive treatment in the therapeutic system for the underlying disease enables communication and contact between the different cancer experts providing treatment, and helps give the patient a sense of security during the different stages of the cancer. The supportive treatment service seeks to provide personal and ongoing treatment through a team including psychologists, social workers, nurses, and physicians.

In an era in which innovative tailored cancer treatments and early diagnosis are enabling oncology patients to enjoy longevity, there is a profound need for constant attention to the problems that accompany the disease. Through the supportive treatment service, a devoted and available team provides an additional, personal response to these problems.

How does it work ?

The Rudolfinerhaus international patient office in Vienna is specializing in managing cancer cases from Russian speaking countries as well cancer patients speaking Arabic, Romanian, Greek, Bulgarian and more. They are also highly experienced in urgent cases where there is a short window in time to evacuate the patient and initiate treatment as early as possible.

Each cancer case is initiated with the completion of a patient file with general details and initial medical report as prepared in the country of origin. From this point on cancer patients can expect the following process: 

• Assessment of the quality and the cover of the medical data sent

• Initial medical assessment - provided there is sufficient medical data

• The cancer patient can then add his / her input and feedback combined with the local family physician and oncologist opinion

• With the patient's approval a comprehensive cancer treatment plan will be provided, with specific experts names, CVs and schedule

• The international patient office will provide a logistic itinerary

• The patient advocate team usually speaks the patient's language and will escort each cancer patient throughout their treatment

• Follow-up monitoring and support on a long term basis

Contact details

Tel:    +43 664 2268858

Fax:   +43 1 25330331360

Email:      RH@imer.biz

Website: www.rudolfinerhaus.com

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