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Review
. 2018 Jan;27(1):125-132.
doi: 10.1016/j.chc.2017.08.004. Epub 2017 Sep 21.

The Medical Transition from Pediatric to Adult-Oriented Care: Considerations for Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists

Laura C Hart  1 , Gary Maslow  2
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Review

The Medical Transition from Pediatric to Adult-Oriented Care: Considerations for Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists

Laura C Hart et al. Child Adolesc Psychiatr Clin N Am. 2018 Jan.

Abstract

More adolescents and young adults are surviving previously fatal childhood illness and need support to transition from pediatric care to adult-oriented care. There are many barriers, but guidelines and tools assist providers with emphasis on gradually addressing transition with patients and families. Child and adolescent psychiatrists should be particularly attuned to the needs of adolescents with previously identified mental illness who are at high risk of falling out of regular care during transition. Providers are also uniquely suited to address the needs of adolescents and young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Keywords: Adolescent health; Continuity of care; Transition from pediatric to adult-oriented care; Transitional care.

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