This customizable document, Pediatric Rights and Responsibilities of Parents/Guardians, is taken from MCN Healthcare’s Outpatient Surgery and Ambulatory Services Policy and Procedure Manual. For more than 20 years, MCN has been the health care industry’s leading provider of policy and procedure templates, forms, competencies and other compliance tools.

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Here is some sample content from Pediatric Rights and Responsibilities of Parents/Guardians:

	POLICY: In addition to the rights and responsibilities of adult patients, the needs of children/adolescents and they, with their parents/guardians, shall have the following rights: Respect for: Each child and adolescent as a unique individual The care-taking role and individual response of the parent Provision for normal physical and physiological needs of a growing child to include nutrition, rest, sleep, warmth, activity and freedom to move and explore. Consistent, supportive and nurturing care which: Meets the emotional and psychosocial needs of the child Fosters open...
Second excerpt:
	...essential to all children and adolescents Information about what to expect prior to, during and following procedure/experience and support in coping with it. Participation of children/families in decisions affecting their own medical treatment. Minimization of stay duration by recognizing discharge planning needs. FAMILY RESPONSIBILITY: Parents/family shall have the responsibility for: Continuing their parenting role to the extent of their ability Being available to participate in...