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1 Information For International Patients Our Expertise for Your Health.

2 2 3 Dear Patients, The University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, which is the fifth largest university in Germany, is located in the center of the state capital Mainz, at the western boarder of the metropolitan Rhine- Main Region. This means that it is only fifteen minutes away from one of the most important airports in the world, the Frankfurt Airport. The University Medical Center Mainz is a full-service institution incorporating more than 50 departments, institutes and divisions, offering state-of-the-art inpatient and outpatient medical care. The University Medical Center does not merely provide medical treatment, but it is also a center for research and medical education. These three main pillars are inextricably interwoven. Our patients always receive the best medical care through the implementation of the most modern diagnostic and therapeutic methods based on the latest results of scientific research. By applying our scientific knowledge and long-standing experience in medical care within modern facilities, we are always keen to help patients in the best possible way. Sincerely, January 2010 Photos by Peter Pulkowski, Markus Schmidt, P!Elmedia Mittelrhein Design by pure:design Mainz English and Arabic Translation: Dr. Shaffia Dabbous, s-dabbous@freenet.de The Board of Directors The University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz

4 5 International Office The University Medical Center Mainz combines tradition with modernism, as well as a human

We have established an International Office to assist patients visiting us from abroad in clarifying all questions

In order to provide you with a cost estimate and a time frame for you treatment beforehand, please send us all

CT and MR images. We would be glad to schedule your appointments and coordinate the course of your treatment.

Modern facilities create a sophisticated and comfortable environment, providing us with great support while

3 4 5 International Office The University Medical Center Mainz combines tradition with modernism, as well as a human touch with cutting-edge technology. We have established an International Office to assist patients visiting us from abroad in clarifying all questions related to their visit, whether before, during or after their stay at our hospital. In order to provide you with a cost estimate and a time frame for you treatment beforehand, please send us all documents containing all the details of your medical condition, in particular your latest medical reports, X-Ray, CT and MR images. We would be glad to schedule your appointments and coordinate the course of your treatment. Rest assured that we exert every effort to make you feel comfortable and well-looked after during your stay. Modern facilities create a sophisticated and comfortable environment, providing us with great support while performing our mission. Kindly contact Ms. Marga Rompf University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz Langenbeck Street 1, D Mainz Tel: +49 (6131) Fax: +49 (6131) marga.rompf@unimedizin-mainz.de

6 7 We offer a comprehensive range of efficient and highly advanced medical care, with special focus on: Organ transplantation Transplantation of liver, pancreas, kidneys, bone marrow and cornea.

Tumour biology, in the fields of radio-oncology, haematology, pulmonology, urology, gastroenterology, gynaecology, otorhinolaryngology, neurosurgery, orthopaedics, paediatrics and youth medicine,

You dear patient, are always the center of our attention. You benefit from our expertise, our experience, and our state-of-the-art equipment.

4 6 7 We offer a comprehensive range of efficient and highly advanced medical care, with special focus on: Organ transplantation Transplantation of liver, pancreas, kidneys, bone marrow and cornea. The University Medical Center Mainz operates over 1,600 beds. More than 62,000 patients are treated every year as inpatients, and approx. 220,000 as out-patients both from Germany and from abroad. Tumour biology, in the fields of radio-oncology, haematology, pulmonology, urology, gastroenterology, gynaecology, otorhinolaryngology, neurosurgery, orthopaedics, paediatrics and youth medicine, dental, oral and facial surgery, dermatology, general und abdominal surgery Cardiovascular medicine and cardiovascular surgery Our motto is Our Expertise for Your Health. You dear patient, are always the center of our attention. You benefit from our expertise, our experience, and our state-of-the-art equipment. More than 1,000 doctors and 1,900 nurses look after the health, recovery, and general wellbeing of our patients, implementing highly professional and well established procedures, thereby integrating the patient as a fully responsible partner in all treatment processes.

8 9 Our researches focus mainly on: Immunology, including the detection of immune diseases and options of treatment, chronic inflammations, infections and allergies, autoimmune diseases and tumours.

The University Medical Center Mainz combines the highest standards of healthcare with internationally-orientated research.

Our contribution to science and research is always characterized by a strong spirit of innovation, professionalism and expertise.

5 8 9 Our researches focus mainly on: Immunology, including the detection of immune diseases and options of treatment, chronic inflammations, infections and allergies, autoimmune diseases and tumours. Tumour biology: studying carcinogenic mechanisms and the development of new therapeutic methods for oncology diseases Our interdisciplinary researches set new standards in the field of life science. The University Medical Center Mainz combines the highest standards of healthcare with internationally-orientated research. Our scientists continuously develop, redesign and teach innovative and advanced medical sciences. Our contribution to science and research is always characterized by a strong spirit of innovation, professionalism and expertise. Scientific inquisitiveness and creativeness is being constantly promoted, thereby merging basic scientific research with clinical trials. The research results achieved by scientists at the University Medical Center Mainz, create new approaches to combating diseases, and allow further developments to diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Prevention of vascular diseases, together with the prevention of cardiovascular diseases and thrombosis research. With more than 17,000 participants, the Gutenberg Cardio Study is considered as one of the largest studies worldwide, Neuro-sciences including the main areas of neurodegeneration, neuro-regeneration, and sensory systems Minimally invasive surgery and researching the use of biomaterials, tissues and cells in surgery Continuous and close interdisciplinary exchange between the different fields of research always takes place. In many areas, basic research leads to a more application-orientated research, which is very often carried out in collaboration with industrial enterprises.

6 10 The University Medical Center Mainz comprises the 11 following departments: 1. Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Nephrology, Rheumatology, Infections, Endocrinology, Metabolic Diseases (Building 605) 2. Cardiology, Angiology, Toxicology Center (Building 605) 3. Haematology, Oncology, Pulmonology (Building 605) 4. General and Abdominal Surgery 5. Anaesthesiology 6. Ophthalmology (Building 102) 7. Obstetrics and Gynaecology (Building 102) 8. Ear, Nose and Throat Department, Communication Disorders (Building 102) 9. Dermatology (Building 401) 10. Cardiac, Thoracic, and Vascular Surgery (Building 109) 11. Paediatric Surgery (Building 109) 12. Paediatrics and Youth Medicine (Building 109) 13. Neurology (Building 605/701) 14. Neurosurgery 15. Nuclear Medicine (Building 210) 16. Psychiatry and Psychotherapy (Building 920) 17. Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy (Building 920) 18. Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology (Building 605 and 505) 19. Radio-oncology and Radiotherapy (Building 210) 20. Transplantation Surgery 21. Trauma Surgery 22. Orthopaedics 23. Urology (Building 604) 24. Dental and Oral Medicine 25. Dental, Oral, and Facial Surgery 26. Orthodontics 27. Prosthetics 28. Dental Surgery 29. Restorative Dentistry Interdisciplinary Institutes 30. Breast Center (Building 102) 31. Palliative Medicine (Building 407) Central Facilities 32. Pharmacy (Building 704) 33. Transfusion Center (Building 905)

12 13 The City of Mainz The Man of the Millennium Johannes

The famous inventor of movable type printing lends his name to

His inventions became the foundation for modern media

Art, Culture and Savoir-Vivre in Mainz and Its Surroundings The

market at the Dome Square, The University Medical Center of the

numerous tourist sites within a short walking distance.

7 12 13 The City of Mainz The Man of the Millennium Johannes Gutenberg. The famous inventor of movable type printing lends his name to the university and its University Medical Center. His inventions became the foundation for modern media communications. Art, Culture and Savoir-Vivre in Mainz and Its Surroundings The spirit of the city lies in its town squares with the weekly market at the Dome Square, The University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz is located in a greenbelt in the heart of the city. One can easily reach the city center, the old city, as well as numerous tourist sites within a short walking distance. the Kupferberg Cellar, Sparkling wine production and storage behind medieval walls. The Media City Mainz for the past 500 years, information has been sent from here to the whole world; one of the most important broadcasting institutions of Europe, the Second German TV Channel (ZDF), is based in the city of Mainz. The new art gallery at the Zollhafen in Mainz displays contemporary art.

8 14 15 Mainz is the ideal location for a boat excursion to discover the UNESCO world heritage site, the Upper Middle Rhine Valley, and the Loreley Cliff, or the idyllic Rheingau region.

9 International Office Kindly contact Mrs. Marga Rompf The University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Langenbeck Street 1, D Mainz Tel: +49 (6131) Fax: +49 (6131) Our Expertise for Your Health.

Long-stay patients methodology Published by NHS England and NHS Improvement

Long-stay patients methodology Published by NHS England and NHS Improvement July 2018 1 Document Title: Long-stay patients methodology Version number: 1.0 First published: 9 July 2018 Updated: Prepared