#$%^&*AU2011218731A120120426.pdf#####Abstract A patient transfer system including post means for extending above a bed, curtain support means for being supported by the post means and for supporting one or more curtains, and patient transportation means for extending from the curtain support means to facilitate transportation of the patient to and from the bed. The patient transfer system of the preferred embodiment resembles a four poster or canopy bed. In this manner, the patient transfer system is an attractive piece of furniture when compared with known hoists or lifts that are instead a prominent piece of medical equipment reminding the patient of their disability.12(2 flo
