Support team IHBT

The mission of the Support Team IHBT is to provide specialized support and palliative care to patients with hematological diseases and their loved ones. Our goal is to ensure patients the highest possible quality of life at every stage of the disease.
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 persons of patients. The Support Team is also available to healthcare workers IHBT.
We combine modern medicine with a holistic approach to the person and their needs. We believe that every patient deserves an individual approach that respects their values and wishes. We support active involvement of the patient and their loved ones in deciding about treatment and care. We advocate for integrated early support and palliative care in the treatment process and emphasize team collaboration and mutual support. We strive for continuous improvement of the quality of care in IHBT.

Our team

Doctors

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

Nurses

Position vacant

Health and social worker

Bc. Alice Šimková, DiS., health and 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

Chaplain

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

Support Team Administrator

Position vacant

Specialists collaborating with the support team

clinical ethicist, physiotherapist, nutrition nurse

When to contact the Support Team?

Patient and their loved ones

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 making important decisions about further treatment
You need help with practical matters (communication with authorities, state social benefits, mediation of social and health services)
You have concerns about the future and want to talk about your wishes and ideas
You need support with 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 workers

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 terminating hospitalization of a patient with complex needs
You are looking for support in resolving conflicting situations
You need help with planning future care, including previously expressed wishes
You need to share your feelings and thoughts related to your profession with another person

How to contact us:

Consultation service: 24/7
Clinic: Mon-Fri 8:00-15:30
Tel.: 221 977 123, (221 977 147, 221 977 440
Email: podpurnytym@uhkt.cz, podpurny_tym@uhkt.cz