Palliativteam Hochtaunus is a holistic palliative care support team for the Hochtaunus district in Germany (237,000 inhabitants) that delivers in-home care for terminally ill patients and their relatives. The team, consisting of palliative care physicians and palliative care nurses, offers 24-hour, 365 days-a-year ambulatory outreach palliative care services. Founded in 2013 and managed by Dr. Elisabeth Lohmann and Dr. Robert Gaertner, visionary leaders in health care, the Palliativeteam Hochtaunus works in a holistic framework by treating physical, psychological, social and also spiritual needs of patients and their families. The team compliments services delivered by the family doctor or patient services team. Recognising that patients with life-limiting diseases increasingly wish to be cared for in the comfort of their own home, the palliative care team ensures the highest quality of life possible to patients and their families. Services Overview • Specially trained doctors, physicians and nurses • Regular and short notice home visits made for acute problems • Timely treatments for symptom management and relief • 24 hours a day / 7 days a week support availability for patients and their relatives • Treatment plans are constantly adapted to the current clinical state and agreed with the general practitioner / family doctor • Nursing services are kept informed treatment plan modifications • Natural therapies are integrated in the treatment • Networking among all stakeholders supporting the patient, and if interested, we can contact volunteer hospice services Services are part of the public – and on request private – health services. There are no additional costs. Assistance can be prescribed by general practitioners, family doctors and specialists in private practice. In urgent cases, hospital doctors are also be able to prescribe services for a period of 7 days.