Care That Supports You and Your Family
1. You have the right to emergency treatment even if you cannot pay.
2. You will not be transferred to another facility, except in some emergencies, unless you are told the reason for the transfer, and another hospital has agreed to accept you as a patient.
3. When you are admitted, we will tell a family member and your personal physician of your admission.
4. We will tell you the name of the physician or other professional responsible for your care.
5. You have the right to decide who may visit you during your hospital stay.
6. We will make every effort to provide care that meets your emotional, spiritual and cultural needs.
7. You will have access to protective services, such as guardianship, when needed.
8. You have the right to receive care in a safe setting.
9. Your medical treatment will not include seclusion or restraints unless your medical condition requires it, or it is necessary because of aggressive or violent behavior.
10. With your participation we will assess and manage your pain.
11. You will receive complete information on your condition, treatment plan and outlook for recovery.
12. We will explain your health status to you and encourage you to participate in planning your care and treatment, including managing your pain.
Additional Rights of Children and Their Parents or Guardians
1. A parent or guardian usually gives consent for a child to be treated. Consent from an adult is not needed in some cases, such as emergencies.
2. Children in the hospital have the right to have parents or a parent substitute with them. Sometimes your child's caregivers may ask that you not be present - for example, in the operating room, or the intensive care unit, burn unit or other area during treatment or procedures.
3. Children have the right to care that is appropriate for their age and level of development and that respects their need to grow, play and learn.
4. Children will be cared for by staff that are trained to meet the physical, emotional and developmental needs of children and their families.
2. Children in the hospital have the right to have parents or a parent substitute with them. Sometimes your child's caregivers may ask that you not be present - for example, in the operating room, or the intensive care unit, burn unit or other area during treatment or procedures.
3. Children have the right to care that is appropriate for their age and level of development and that respects their need to grow, play and learn.
4. Children will be cared for by staff that are trained to meet the physical, emotional and developmental needs of children and their families.
If you are a UW Health patient who is hospitalized at a facility other than UW Hospital or UW Children's Hospital, please contact that hospital directly with any questions or concerns about your hospitalization.