The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- review of medical records
- physical examination
- laboratory tests:
- complete blood count
- tumor markers
- inflammation indicators (CRP, ESR)
- indicators of blood coagulation
- skin ultrasound scan
- skin microscopy
- nursing services
- full course of radiation therapy
- control examinations
- cost of essential medicines and materials
- nursing services
- explanation of future recommendations
How program is carried out
During the first visit, the doctor will conduct a clinical examination and go through the results of previous laboratory tests and instrumental examinations. After that, you will undergo an additional examination, including complete blood count, laboratory assessment of liver and kidney function. Based on the received results, the physician will conduct radiotherapy planning with the help of CT or MRI, make the permanent tattoo marks on the skin and conduct CT simulation in order to assess the accuracy of the rays and the radiation dose. If necessary, related medical specialists will be involved in the elaboration of a treatment regimen (tumor board).
Radiation therapy is carried out as the day hospital procedure, without mandatory admission to the hospital. At each visit, the physician will assess your general condition and the marks on the skin. After that, you will be placed in a shielded radiation therapy room, on a special table.
Each radiation therapy session lasts less than half an hour (including preparation). All this time, doctors and nurses are monitoring your condition, you can communicate with them through a loudspeaker. The procedure is completely painless. Depending on the planned course of treatment, you will visit the hospital from 1 to 3-5 times a week.
After the completion of the radiation therapy course, you will undergo control examinations aimed at assessing your condition and efficacy of treatment. After that you will receive the medical report with detailed recommendations regarding further follow-up and treatment. In the future, you will be able to have a distant consultation with your attending physician and schedule the next course of treatment, if necessary.
Required documents
- Medical records
- Biopsy results (if available)
Service
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About the department
We offer magnetic resonance imaging (MRI test), conventional diagnostic radiology (X-ray, fluoroscopy), mammography, ultrasound, computed tomography (CT), angiography, interventional radiology, as well as various special surveys (virtual colonoscopy, hydro-MRI for the study of Crohn's disease, myelography, cancer diagnostics).
We attach particular importance to the neuroradiology when diagnosing multiple sclerosis, dementia, and Parkinson’s disease/motor disorders in old age and during the examination of brain tumors.
Another of our specialties is the diagnosis of heart (cardiac CT and cardiac MRI), bones, and joints diseases. Moreover, cancer diagnostics, interventional radiology and minimally invasive pain therapy are always our priority areas of medicine.
Photo of the doctor: (c) Hirslanden AG
About hospital
Every year, Zurich attracts thousands of foreigners with its best Swiss clinics. One of them is Klinik Im Park that has been providing a constantly high level of medical services, professional care and friendly atmosphere for 25 years. Why exactly do patients choose Swiss clinics? The reason is that our specialists will do their best to ensure that patients receive personal care in a comfortable and safe environment. The best Swiss clinics provide medical services at the highest level, modern infrastructure, comfort, and safety.
THE MOST RELIABLE HEALTH CARE FACILITY IN SWITZERLAND: NUMBER ONE CHOICE
The entire nation trusts its health to Swiss clinics and our hospital in particular. Swiss clinics ensure the highest possible level of services, and all activities are focused on the needs of patients. As the largest provider of health care services, Klinik Im Park combines all the relevant areas of expertise and the best doctors under one roof. Swiss clinics work responsibly and thoroughly, which ensures the long and successful development in Switzerland and helps Mediclinic International to hold a leading position in the healthcare system.
We are a hospital of choice among locals, as our patients receive excellent care and the ability to adapt to life in the local community. In addition, our hospital has established itself as a major employer: we have high professional standards for our employees and encourage qualified and loyal staff. Swiss clinics build strong partnerships with doctors and support valuable relationships with other stakeholders.
WE ARE A PRIVATE HOSPITAL ON THE LEFT BANK OF LAKE ZURICH WITH HIGHLY SPECIALIZED HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
Private hospital on the left bank of the lake
Swiss clinics can offer their patients the highest standard of care, for example, the private hospital Hirslanden provides medical services with respect to the patient and in line with expectations of the most demanding patients.
Contractual hospital
Most often Swiss clinics operate on a contractual basis with doctors and other health care facilities (contractual hospital) and provide specialized and highly qualified health services. Swiss clinics strive to fulfill all the requirements of the Register of Medical Institutions to confirm the high quality of work and capabilities.
Tertiary health care
Swiss clinics offer their patients competent medical professionals with high skills, latest technology, and multi-faceted treatment concepts in the field of cardiac and visceral medicine, at the same time meeting HSM (Health Systems Management) requirements.
In November 24, 2014, the authorities of the canton of Schwyz published the Register of Medical Institutions 2015. Since 2015, Klinik Im Park is again included in this registry of Swiss clinics with a mandate to work in the field of cardiology and cardiac surgery. Executive Board of the Health Department of the Canton of Schwyz inspected the list of services rendered at Klinik Im Park and found that the clinic complies with all applicable requirements to Swiss clinics and can be included into the Register of Medical Institutions. Conditions for obtaining a mandate for work in the field of heart surgery include the availability of infrastructure and the provision of emergency assistance related to heart surgery. As stated in the Resolution of the State Chancellery of the Canton of Schwyz, Klinik Im Park will continue to receive appropriate support. The management and the staff of Klinik Im Park are extremely pleased that the canton of Schwyz has adopted a favorable decision. On the one hand, this decision means that patients of the canton of Schwyz will receive quality services in the fields of cardiology and cardiac surgery. On the other hand, the inclusion into the Register of Medical Institutions proves that Klinik Im Park meets all the requirements that are applied to Swiss clinics.
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Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
The clinic pays much attention to intensive personal care and a cosy atmosphere that will make you feel comfortable. The exclusive furnishings of the rooms located in the new building will satisfy the most demanding patients. Nothing will remind you that you are staying at hospital. Most rooms open a magnificent view of the well-groomed park of the clinic. Each elegantly furnished room has a colour LCD TV, a telephone, a mini-bar and a safe box, and a comfortable seating area, the Internet access and a chic bathroom.
The clinic offers single and double rooms. If you choose a single room, an accompanying person will be able to stay with you. A double room is shared with a patient of the same gender.
The enhanced comfort rooms are equipped with a safety box, a fridge and upholstered furniture.
Meals and Menus
The patient and the accompanying person are offered a daily choice of three menus. If you are on a specific diet for any reason, you will be offered an individual menu. Please inform the medical staff about your dietary preferences prior to the treatment.
Further details
Standard rooms include:
Religion
Christian priests are available for the patients at any time. Representatives of other religions may be requested at any time.
Accompanying person
Your companion may stay with you in your room or at a hotel of your choice during the fixed program.
Hotel
You may stay at the hotel during the outpatient program. Our employees will support you for selecting the best option.