As teens grow into young adults, their healthcare needs change — and so should their care.
Moving from pediatric to adult care isn’t just about switching healthcare providers — it’s about young adults preparing to take charge of their health, make informed decisions, and feel confident navigating the healthcare system.
The following videos were part of our Pediatric Edition to the 2021 Nancy and Bill Norton Education Series. We hope these videos are helpful in helping you plan the transition.
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Pediatric Physician Perspective: Transition from Pediatric to Adult Healthcare Provider
In this presentation, Dr. Jose Garza explains what transition care is as well as the main goals. He also explains how to transition from a pediatric healthcare provider to an adult provider, and how to achieve self-management knowledge, skills and navigation abilities to function as a literate and self-directed health care consumer.
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Parent Perspective: Transition from Pediatric to Adult Healthcare Provider
This presentation is a glimpse into a caregivers experience as a parent as they navigate the shift to adult care. It includes some things that have worked as well as a hidden gem in the transition.
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Patient Perspective: Transition from Pediatric to Adult Healthcare Provider
Madeline Zolik is 20 years old and has been on on TPN since March of 2017, and before that, on enteral nutrition for two years.
In this presentation, Madeline discusses her experience transitioning from pediatric to adult care.
