Article 1
Children shall be admitted to hospital only if the care they require cannot be equally well provided at home or on a day basis.

Before admitting a sick child to a hospital all forms of appropriate care shall be explored whether at home, in a day clinic or comparable forms of treatment, in order to find the most suitable solution.

The rights of sick children must be respected whether they are cared for at home or in hospital.

There should be a regular review of the type of care according to the child's condition so that there is no unnecessary continuation of hospital stay.

All necessary information, assistance and support shall be given to parents if their children are cared for at home or on a day basis.