Palliative Care Center

The Palliative Care Competence Centre at the University Hospital Zurich specializes in the comprehensive treatment and care of adults with advanced, incurable diseases such as cancer or other serious illnesses. We treat and accompany people whose medical and psychosocial situation requires more intensive support.

Palliative Care Center

RAE D
University Hospital Zurich
Raemistrasse 100
8091 Zurich
Tel. +41 44 255 35 35

The Competence Center for Palliative Care stands for contemporary palliative care that,

  • focuses on people and their individual needs,
  • ensures professional and effective symptom management,
  • interdisciplinary and interprofessional cooperation,
  • and assisted and supported in the organization of a sustainable, supportive network.

David Blum, Prof. Dr. med.

Senior Attending Physician, Department of Radiation Oncology

Tel. +41 43 253 64 45
Specialties: Palliative Care IdS, Medical Oncology FMH, Internal Medicine FMH

Caroline Hertler, PD Dr. med.

Senior Attending Physician, Department of Radiation Oncology

Tel. +41 43 253 64 45
Specialties: Palliative care (oncological and non-oncological diseases), Neurology (especially neuro-oncology, epileptology), Addiction medicine

Sabine Fischer

Ward Nurse Manager

Tel. +41 44 255 35 36