Abstract: A hospital bed of the type having a base frame and a displaceable frame supported above the base frame by adjustable leg supports whereby the adjustable frame may be displaced vertically above the base frame in parallel relation or at an angular position such as a trendelenburg position. The leg supports are connected in pair and spaced apart adjacent a respective end of the frames. An articulated panelized frame is supported above the displaceable frame and the panels are articulated by an actuating mechanism. A first drive is connected to the adjustable leg supports to cause the displaceable frame to be displaced above the base frame. A follower mechanism is connected to a lower end of the leg supports to maintain the displaceable frame in lateral relationship with the base frame when displaced relative thereto. A second drive is connected to the actuating mechanism of the panelized frame to selectively displace the angular position of the panels.