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Principle 6: Admission to hospital only when necessaryDisclaimer: This fact sheet is for educational use only. Please consult your doctor or other health professional to make sure this information is right for your child. IntroductionThe following is one of a group of principles which recognise the particular needs of children and young people receiving health and disability support services. The principles describe what should be provided when your child or young person receives those services. They are based on expert opinion and a considerable body of literature in New Zealand and overseas and they have been developed after wide consultation. See all the principles listed in Principles: what health and disability services should provide for your child or young person.
 Back to TopAdmission to hospital only when necessaryPrinciple: As much health care and disability support as possible should be provided in the home and community. When children and young people are admitted to hospital, this should be as close to home as possible within the bounds of quality and safety.
As many health and disability support services as possible should be provided to your child or young person in the home and in the community. On the other hand, while travel can mean considerable stress, inconvenience, cost and disruption to a family, it is sometimes necessary for the best care of the child.
For some services, children will have to travel to another centre. This is because some services are so specialised that there is a need for a smaller number of them. If your child does have to travel, you are entitled to go with them.
Many of the costs you incur while attending treatment for your child are able to be reimbursed. Meet with your social worker and find out what you are entitled to and ask them to help you to apply for it. (See financial assistance for travel and accommodation and Financial assistance when your child has a disability or chronic condition).
Back to TopAcknowledgementsSee acknowledgements listed at Principles: what health and disability services should provide for your child or young person.
Back to TopYour notesEndorsement
This fact sheet was endorsed by PSNZ - 05/12/2006
CopyrightFact sheets are subject to copyright. In the interests of information sharing they may be copied but acknowledgement must be given to PSNZ and Starship Foundation. © The Paediatric Society of New Zealand and Starship Foundation 2005 - 2012
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