These rights and responsibilities reaffirm the Hospital's commitment to excellence in the care and service of children and families. Every infant, child and adolescent has the right to be respected as an individual and to receive competent and compassionate care.
Parents are partners with the medical care team and participate jointly in the care of child.
You and your child have the right to know the names of all physicians and staff members caring for you, and to have complete information regarding diagnosis, prognosis and treatment in language you understand. You have the responsibility to provide all information about your child's health as completely and as accurately as possible. You and your child have the right to all necessary information to make an informed consent prior to procedures and treatments. You have the responsibility to notify your physicians or nurse if you do not understand. You have the right to refuse consent for treatment and to receive full information regarding the consequences of this action.