Principle | Explanation |
Information Sharing | Exchanging information is allowed, objective, and unbiased. |
Respect and Honoring Differences | The working relationship is defined by respect for diversity, cultural and linguistic customs, and care priorities. |
Partnership and Collaboration | Medically suitable decisions ideally meet the needs, strengths, values, and abilities of all involved are made together by inviting parties, including families at the level they choose. |
Negotiation | The outcomes of medical care plans are flexible and not necessarily absolute. |
Care in Context of Family and Community | Direct medical care and decision-making reflect the child within the context of his/her family, home, school, daily activities, and quality of life within the community. |
Respect and Honoring Differences | The working relationship is defined with relation to diversity, cultural and linguistic traditions, and care priorities. |