Transition to Adult Health Care Quick Guide: Handbook for Youth, Youth Adult and their Families, April 2019

(2019) Transition to Adult Health Care Quick Guide: Handbook for Youth, Youth Adult and their Families, April 2019. Public Health, Department of (Health and Human Services, Department of)

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Abstract

In the medical world the term “transition” refers to preparing youth for the experience of becoming consumers of adult health care. During childhood, parents take responsibility for seeing that their son or daughter’s medical needs are met—they make doctors’ appointments, fill out forms, and keep track of medications. As youth get older, the ability to manage their own medical needs becomes increasingly important. Health care transition focuses on building independent health care skills – including self-advocacy, preparing for the adult model of care, and transferring to new providers.