Children's Bill of Rights

Cohen Children's Medical Center cares about the rights of our patients and families. We have developed a Bill of Rights specifically for children which serves as a guide for hospital staff and families. 
 

What we believe children in our hospital would like all of us to know…and do:

Please:

• Look at me and talk to me in a way I can understand
• Knock on my door before entering and please introduce yourself
• Be honest with me…always
• Offer me a choice whenever possible
• Communicate with my parents. If they feel less anxious, it will help me a lot
• Tell me what you are going to do before you do it
• Try to make time for play—it is an important part of my day

Please Don’t:

• Tell me “It won’t hurt” if it will
• Tell me “Don’t Cry”
• Forget to listen to me when I have something to say
• Forget that I want my favorite toy to go along with me to different places in the hospital

Remember Please:

• Respect me by letting me show my feelings. They are part of me and I need to be allowed to express them
• HUGS often help me feel better