[The Oncologic and Palliative Network Landshut: a problem-solving approach to oncological and palliative care in structurally weak rural areas, with special emphasis on outpatient and inpatient networking]

Abstract

The Oncologic and Palliative Network Landshut is a problem-solving approach to structurally weak rural areas to improve an a dequate care of critically ill patients, especially by a close involvement of outpatient and inpatient care providers. These networks not only improve the medical and nursing care of patients, but can also be cost-effective.