Rigshospitalet, officially known as Copenhagen University Hospital, is Denmark's leading hospital for patients requiring highly specialized treatment. Located in Copenhagen, it serves as a primary referral center for complex medical cases from across the country, as well as from the Faroe Islands and Greenland.
Established in 1757 as Kongelig Frederiks Hospital, it moved to its current location on Blegdamsvej in 1910 and adopted the name Rigshospitalet. The hospital is affiliated with the University of Copenhagen, fostering close collaboration in research and education.
With approximately 1,135 beds, Rigshospitalet manages around 75,000 inpatient admissions and over 1.1 million outpatient visits annually. The hospital employs a multidisciplinary team of experts across various medical fields, ensuring comprehensive care for patients.
Rigshospitalet is organized into eight centers, each focusing on specific areas of healthcare. This structure allows for specialized and coordinated patient care, integrating advanced medical practices with cutting-edge research.
In 2021, Rigshospitalet was ranked as the world's 15th best hospital by Statista and Newsweek, reflecting its commitment to excellence in patient care, research, and education
Rigshospitalet is the largest public and teaching hospital in Copenhagen and the most highly specialised hospital in Denmark. The hospital's main building is a 16-storey functionalist highrise, one of the tallest structures in the central parts of the city. Rigshospitalet neighbours the Panum Building which houses the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences at the University of Copenhagen. As a teaching hospital it is part of the framework organisation Copenhagen University Hospital.
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