Children’s Rights

Our youngest patients are respected and listened to

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You have the right to

  •  Be treated with dignity and respect
  •  Receive quality healthcare that supports you and your family
  •  Receive information about your care in ways that you can understand
  •  Participate in decisions and to ask questions regarding your care and treatment
  •  Have a parent or family member stay with you before surgery
  •  Know the names of doctors and nurses taking care of you
  •  Tell the caregiver when and where something hurts and expect something to ease the pain
  •  Be able to bring a favorite toy to comfort you
  •  Have language assistance for you and your family when needed for communication