Preamble
In pursuing the mission of the MUHC, the Montreal Children's Hospital's staff work to combine patient care, education and research, while creating an atmosphere of inquiry, innovation and self-evaluation. We also aim to share our expertise in the treatment of disease, in the prevention of illness or injury, and in the promotion of health with other institutions and professionals in a collective effort to address our society's health care problems. The MUHC community strives to continually strengthen relationships with all the different groups we serve, based on open communication, mutual understanding, support, and respect for cultural and linguistic diversity.
In keeping with its charter and tradition, the MUHC emphasizes:
- Its primary concern for respecting the autonomy of patients and their loved ones
- The highest ethical and legal standards of professional practice
- Its commitment to excellence in clinical care, research and teaching
- Loyalty to its community
- Its commitment to basic principles of justice and the fair allocation of health care resources
Every member of the MUHC community shares the responsibility for treating with respect those who turn to us for help. We should try to have them feel comforted and secure. This code of ethics reflects this responsibility, and our commitment to having our practices and daily conduct reflect the values and beliefs of our institution.
We consider the following guiding principles to be very important in the task of creating a healing environment:
Mutual respect
- Privacy
- Promoting open communication
- Preservation of confidentiality
- Informed care and treatment decisions
- Providing care in a compassionate, responsible manner
- Access to health information