Abstract: An adjustable chair facilitates the transfer of a patient from or to a hospital bed. The chair includes at least two segments which are movable relative to each other. The segments include rollers which are normally hidden from view, but which can be exposed when needed. To transfer the patient, the segments are moved so as to define a substantially flat surface. The chair is moved adjacent to the bed, and its height is adjusted so that the flat surface becomes level with the bed. A board is inserted between the patient and the bed. One then slides the board, with the patient on it, onto the flat surface. The board engages the rollers while sliding, thus making it possible for the transfer to be performed by only one person. When the board, with the patient, is located on the flat surface, the board can be removed, leaving the patient on the chair. The segments of the chair can then be arranged to form a normal chair configuration.