Abstract: Arrangement for preparing and positioning patients to be treated and/or cared for medically, with at least two devices for preparing and positioning a patient in a preparation area and with at least one device for medically treating and/or caring for the patient in a treatment area. The preparation area and the treatment area are different and separated from each other by mobile or solid walls in order to prevent any visual openness to other patients. The preparation and positioning device has a dimensionally-stable base for receiving, preparing and positioning the patient and a linearly guided telescopic device that supports the dimensionally-stable base. The dimensionally-stable base can be relocated or transported together with the patient, who by the linearly guided telescopic device without floor guidance.