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You can reach uns Monday to Friday from 9 - 12 a.m. and 2 - 5 p.m.
Rare diseases" are chronic diseases that affect fewer than one in 2,000 people.
It often takes a long time for patients with a rare disease to receive optimal care. The treatment and care of people with rare diseases requires an excellent interdisciplinary team that works together and is familiar with the patient's specific clinical picture. The Rare Diseases Network Northwest and Central Switzerland connects you with competent specialists from a wide range of disciplines. We work nationally and internationally with leading institutions to ensure the best treatment for you or the patient.
Rare diseases are often accompanied by a great deal of uncertainty. This is exactly where we would like to help you by supporting you with our knowledge and network.
The Rare Diseases Network Northwest and Central Switzerland supports you in finding suitable specialists and offers you comprehensive clarification and counselling. The composition of the treatment team depends on the individual needs of the patient.
Even for paediatricians, family doctors and other specialists, it is sometimes difficult to assign symptoms to a specific disease. Many patients with a rare disease already have a long history of suffering. Thanks to our extensive expertise and our national and international network, we can put you in touch with the right specialists so that you can be helped further and your symptoms are given a name.
Research into rare diseases is a particular challenge and requires good networking with other researchers around the world. It is therefore also part of the mission of the partner hospitals in the Rare Diseases Northwest and Central Switzerland network to promote this very research. Further information on the various research projects of the participating hospitals can be found here.
058 387 78 82 (Costs are settled via the health insurance company)
In the event of an emergency abroad, call the emergency number of your health insurance company. You will find the contact details on your health insurance card.
145 (Poison and Information Centre)
University Children's Hospital of both
Basel, Spitalstrasse 33
4056 Basel | CH
Phone +41 61 704 12 12
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The Medgate Kids Line provides quick and uncomplicated medical advice if your child is unwell. The medical team of our partner Medgate is available to you by telephone around the clock.
For emergencies abroad: Call the emergency number of your health insurance company. You will find this number on your health insurance card.
More information: On the Page of the emergency ward you will find everything you need to know about behaviour in emergencies, typical childhood illnesses and waiting times.
144 Outpatient clinic
145 Tox Info Suisse (Poisonings)
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