Where is care provided? 

Care for intestinal failure depends on the region and the individual patient. Treatment is typically provided in specialised university hospitals with nutrition and rehabilitation teams.

 

​Psychological & Social Support

• No psychological support is consistently available

• No formal parental psychological support

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Home Parenteral Nutrition (HPN)

• Fully funded by the national health service

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Costs and reimbursement 

• Reimbursed through health insurance

• Supplies, equipment and training depend on the insurer and region

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School and education

Support varies and depends heavily on the patient’s situation.

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Patient organisations

• Kise e.V.