Family-Centered Care at Rush University Children鈥檚 Hospital

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We understand that you know your child best. That鈥檚 why we believe children鈥檚 families are integral members of the care team.

The heart of Rush University Children鈥檚 Hospital is family-centered care. Whether your child comes here for a well-child visit, an acute illness or a more complex medical condition, you will be involved in every care decision for your child.

You can expect the following at Rush University Children鈥檚 Hospital:

  • Collaboration: You will work hand-in-hand with your child's clinicians to determine the best plan of care for your child.
  • Personalized care: Your child's clinicians will encourage you to share valuable insight into your child's overall well-being to help determine what services and treatments are right for your child's unique needs and lifestyle.
  • Quality care: Research has found that family-centered care helps improve children's overall health, while also reducing the length of time they are in the hospital.