Transition of Care - Pediatric to Adult
As pediatric patients reach age 18, there is often a need to shift their medical care from pediatric to adult providers.
- The transition of care is a process that should begin as early as age 14 in order to prepare patients and families well ahead of time
- While in the hospital, patients speak with the care team and staff about transition to adult providers.
- Adolescents have the opportunity to take a guided tour of the adult inpatient floors
- Information is provided on adult primary care and specialty providers, as well as social work consultation to work through the legal and financial challenges
- Patients can watch a short educational video to increase their understanding of their personal health and future health care changes
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