Do you know how and when to call Ryan¡¯s Rule?
Ryan's Rule is a three-step process to help patients, their families and carers raise concerns if they feel a patient¡¯s condition is getting worse, or not improving as well as expected while they are in hospital.
The steps to follow are:
1. Discuss your concerns with your child's treating nurse or doctor.
2. If you are not satisfied with the response, then ask to speak to the nurse-in-charge of the shift.
3. If you are still concerned, call 13 Health (1343 2584) to call a Ryan's Rule.
Patients of any age admitted to any Queensland Health public hospital and in some cases hospital in the home services, can call Ryan¡¯s Rule by following these three steps. Ryan¡¯s Rule is not for general complaints. Please to learn more about this process.