Care and health
SAPV
Abbreviation for Spezialisierte Ambulante Palliativversorgung
In short and in plain language
SAPV is special palliative care at home for people who are gravely ill.
It is for people with complex symptoms.
Teams of doctors and nurses with special skills give it.
For hospice teams and care services, it is a key partner at the end of life.
Definition
SAPV is specialised outpatient palliative care in Germany, which supports seriously ill people with complex symptoms at home. It is provided by specialised teams of doctors and nurses. For hospice and care services it is an important partner in end-of-life care.