Support team IHBT

The mission of the IHBT Support Team is to provide specialized supportive and palliative care to patients with hematological diseases and their families. We focus on improving the quality of life of patients at every stage of their treatment.
We provide patients with expert support in managing physical and psychological symptoms of the disease, help them navigate the course of treatment and support them in important life decisions. We also provide care to family members and close ones of patients. The Support Team is also available to healthcare professionals of IHBT.
We combine modern medicine with a holistic approach to people and their needs. We believe that every patient deserves an individual approach respecting their values and wishes. We support active involvement of patients and their families in decision-making about treatment and care. Our goal is to ensure patients the highest possible quality of life at every stage of the disease.
We advocate for early integration of supportive care into the treatment process and emphasize teamwork and mutual support. We strive for continuous improvement in the quality of care in IHBT.

Our Team

Physicians

MUDr. Jindřich Polívka, MHA, hematologist and palliative care physician, head of the Support Team
Tel.: 221 977 147
Email: jindrich.polivka@uhkt.cz

Nurses

Martina Klejnová, DiS., nurse
Tel.: 776 350 239, 777 852 405
Email: martina.klejnova@uhkt.cz

Monika Vitovičová, nurse
Tel.: 721 614 579
Email: monika.vitovicova@uhkt.cz

Healthcare Social Worker

Bc. Alice Šimková, DiS., healthcare social worker
Tel.: 774 772 732, 722 617 313
Email: alice.simkova@uhkt.cz

Clinical Psychologist

Mgr. Kateřina Rodná, psychologist
Tel: 603 552 519
Email: katerina.rodna@uhkt.cz

Mgr. Marie Zemanová, clinical psychologist
Tel: by arrangement
Email: marie.zemanova@centrum.cz

Hospital Chaplain

Mgr. Matěj Hájek Th.D., hospital chaplain
Tel.: 702 147 267
e-mail: matej.hajek@uhkt.cz

Support Team Administrator

Bc. Kristýna Prouzová, administrator
Tel.: 771 254 107
e-mail: kristyna.prouzova@uhkt.cz

Specialists Cooperating with the Support Team

clinical ethicist, physiotherapist, nutritional nurse

When to Contact the Support Team?

Patient and their families

You need help managing symptoms (e.g., pain, shortness of breath, fatigue, nausea)
You are going through a difficult period of treatment and need help and support in coping with a difficult life situation
You are addressing important decisions regarding further treatment
You need help with practical matters (communication with authorities, state social benefits, arrangement of social and healthcare services)
You have concerns about the future and want to talk about your wishes and ideas
You need support in existential questions and spiritual needs or help in finding meaning in a difficult life situation
You need help and support after the loss of a loved one

Healthcare Professionals

Complex symptoms and patient needs requiring specialized care
You need support in communicating serious news
The situation in patient care is ethically challenging for you
You are ending hospitalization of a patient with complex needs
You are seeking support in resolving conflict situations
You need help with planning future care, including advance directives
You need to share your feelings and thoughts related to your profession with another

How to Contact Us:

Consultation service: 24/7
Outpatient clinic: Mon-Fri 8:00-15:30
Tel.: 221 977 147, 221 977 440
Email: podpurnytym@uhkt.cz, podpurny_tym@uhkt.cz