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Posts About Transition to Adult Care

Posted by: Emily Decker, MD on Feb 05, 2026

"Transition of care" is the preparation of teenagers and young adults to become more involved in their own healthcare, help them learn how to make medical decisions and eventually assist them in a planned move from pediatric healthcare providers to adult providers.

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How to Help Your Child With Medical Self-Management

The transition from pediatric care to adult care can be a stressful time for families. Thankfully, there are some steps that you can take to help make the transition from pediatric to adult care as seamless as possible.

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Open Conversations: Supporting Your Child Through a Medical Diagnosis

Explaining a medical diagnosis to your child can feel overwhelming, but it’s one of the most important steps in helping them cope and thrive. Discover strategies to guide these conversations at every age, reduce fear, and encourage your child to take an active role in their health.

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700 Children’s® features the most current pediatric health care information and research from our pediatric experts – physicians and specialists who have seen it all. Many of them are parents and bring a special understanding to what our patients and families experience. If you have a child – or care for a child – 700 Children’s was created especially for you.

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Transitioning to Adult Care

Apr 29, 2015

Transition is a hot topic in the medical field, especially when working with teens. So why is that? And what does that even mean? The teen years are a time of multiple transitions: from child to adult, learner to teacher, dependence to independence. Read More