Stretcher transport
In a stretcher transport, the patient is carried on a patient stretcher in a vehicle specially equipped for the purpose.
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University hospital · Basel — stretcher, wheelchair or seated
University Hospital Basel
The essentials first
Mobimed takes patients to University Hospital Basel (Universitätsspital Basel) and back home again — by stretcher, in a wheelchair or seated, with trained staff and IVR-recognised vehicles. We collect you from your front door and accompany you to the admissions desk or onto the ward.
Reasons for travel
Typical journeys to the USB
- Hospital admission for a planned operation or treatment
- Discharge home after a hospital stay
- Outpatient appointments, examinations and check-ups
- Transfers to and from other hospitals and clinics
- Regular therapies, for example radiotherapy or dialysis
Procedure
How the journey works
We collect you from your front door at the agreed time — lying down, in your own wheelchair or seated. In the hospital we accompany you to the admissions desk, the outpatient clinic or the ward. For outpatient appointments we wait if you wish and then take you straight back home. We bring your documents, walking aids and luggage with us.
A large hospital — we know the way
University Hospital Basel is the largest hospital in the region, with many clinics and outpatient departments under one roof. For patients who are not steady on their feet, even the distances inside the building are tiring. We do not just bring you to the entrance, but all the way to where your appointment is.
Mobimed is an independent transport service and is not part of Universitätsspital Basel. Please arrange appointments and medical questions directly with University Hospital Basel. In an emergency, dial 144 — Mobimed is not an emergency ambulance service.
Types of transport
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Wheelchair transport
With wheelchair transport, the patient stays seated in their own wheelchair.
Learn more: Wheelchair transport
Seated transport
Seated transport is the right choice for medically stable patients who can sit during the journey but need support getting in and out.
Learn more: Seated transport
Transport for pregnant women
In the Basel area, we offer a specialised transport service for pregnant women – for journeys to examinations and for the journey to hospital when labour begins.
Learn more: Transport for pregnant womenAnswers
Frequently asked questions: the journey to the USB
Will you accompany me inside University Hospital Basel to my appointment?
Yes. We accompany you to the admissions desk, the outpatient clinic or the ward — not just to the entrance. If you wish, we wait during the appointment.
Can I be driven home lying down after being discharged from hospital?
Yes. If you are not yet allowed or able to sit, we drive you lying down on the stretcher, with two staff who accompany you into your flat.
How much does patient transport to University Hospital Basel (USB) cost?
The price depends on the type of transport, the distance and the level of assistance. Call us on 0800 670 670 (free of charge) — you will receive the information before you book. For medically necessary transport, your health insurer usually contributes to the costs if there is a medical prescription. You can find out more on our page “Costs and health insurance”.
Who can book the transport?
You, your relatives, the hospital, the care home or the doctor’s surgery — online via our order form or by phone on 0800 670 670 (free of charge). A companion travels free of charge.
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Verified, not just claimed
The first IVR-recognised patient transport service in north-western Switzerland
Recognition by the Swiss Interassociation for Rescue Services (IVR/IAS) is not a self-assessment but the result of an external audit of vehicles, equipment, training and procedures. Mobimed was the first patient transport provider in north-western Switzerland to receive it — and still holds it today.
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