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Review
. 2007 Sep;92(9):797-801.
doi: 10.1136/adc.2006.103804.

Transition of care from paediatric to adult services in haematology

Paula H B Bolton-Maggs  1
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Transition of care from paediatric to adult services in haematology

Paula H B Bolton-Maggs. Arch Dis Child. 2007 Sep.

Abstract

The need for adequate preparation for transition for young people with health care needs who require long term follow-up in the adult sector has long been recognised and is a required part of the national service framework for children. The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health and the Royal College of Nursing have endorsed this need for improvement in services for adolescents. In 2006 the Department of Health launched guidelines with a wealth of recommendations. Despite these initiatives only slow progress has been made (usually by enthusiasts) and much work is needed to develop good programmes in many specialties, including non-malignant haematology.

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