Children's Bill of Rights
At Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital, we treat your children like our own. And we believe all children are entitled to the following rights.
Please . . .
- Look at me and talk to me in a way that 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.
- Remember that play is an important part of my day...try to make time
for it.
Please Don't . . .
- Tell me "It won't hurt" if it will.
- Tell me "Don't cry."
- Forget to listen when I have something to say.
- Forget I want my favorite toy to go along with me to different places
in the hospital.
Please Remember . . .
- To respect me by letting me show my feelings...they are a part of
me and I need to be allowed to express them. - Hugs often help me feel better.
