Disclosed is a stretcher (3) that is removably connected to a transport device (1) in order to be transported. The positioning and coupling parts for securing the stretcher (3) to the therapy table (25) and the examination table are integrated into a space (32) inside the stretcher body (13), so the stretcher body (13) can be placed directly on the surface of the therapy table (25) and can be positioned thereon and secured thereto.