33 Are there any counseling sessions provided? Counseling sessions by the doctor updating the parents on the well-being and progress of their baby is the best form of communication to provide positive consolation. During the counseling sessions, doctors provide all the facts and hide no information from the parents to help them cope with the situation. What rights do parents of a premature baby have? It’s not uncommon for parents to hesitate to ask for information from doctors. Here are some of the rights you have as parents of a preemie: Right to information: As parents, you have the right to ask for information about your baby’s health, finances, or any other support you may need while your baby is in the NICU. Right to a second opinion: In case you feel that your baby is not showing signs of improvement or wish to take a second opinion from another doctor, you have the right to ask your current doctor to share your baby’s medical records. Right to see medical records: As parents, you have all the right to see your baby’s medical records, but only in your doctor’s presence.
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