"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.
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.
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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Taking too little or too much medication can be dangerous. Directions should be followed as prescribed unless directly instructed by a healthcare provider. Read More
As adolescents move into young adulthood, they take on increasing responsibility for managing their own health care. By teaching your teen the necessary skills over time, this new responsibility will feel less overwhelming, and your teen will be one step closer to “adulting.” Read More
Education is often targeted at parents and caregivers, but as teens and young adults grow up and prepare to transfer to the adult healthcare setting, it is especially important that they understand their medical condition. Read More
When your child turns 18, they become a legal adult. This means that they are now fully responsible for their medical care decisions, and their doctors and nurses can talk only to them. Read More
When taking medicine is an important part of your child’s care, talking to them in an age-appropriate way about their prescriptions starting when they are young will help them as they grow and start to do more on their own. Increasing their skills when they are teenagers will help them manage their own care as adults. Read More
Most parents don’t stop worrying about their child after they turn 18. For parents of young adults with lifelong medical conditions and cognitive or learning disorders, there is an added worry of whether their child can be their own advocate. Read More
A woman’s first visit to an adult GYN practice is a great opportunity for her to take further ownership of her gynecologic health as she transitions to another stage in her life. An adult GYN provider treats women’sbreast and pelvic health issues and associated surgical needs, hormonal issues, pregnancy and postnatal care. Read More
When considering the world of driving, there are a number of tips that can be helpful to make sure that your child with Autism is ready and that you are comfortable with this big step in the transition to adulthood and greater independence. Read More
