"The doctor is also just a person" - Transitions of Care for Adolescents (Part II)

In this episode, Dr. Liang chats with Alexis and Dr. Quinn about the challenges involved with helping adolescents transition care into the adulthood.

=== Outline ===

Chapter 1: Building a team of specialists

Chapter 2: Transitions to adult care

Chapter 3: The role of parents

Chapter 4: Parting advice

Chapter 5: Conclusion

=== Learning Points ===

1. While it’s tempting to think of adolescents as simply younger versions of adult patients, we need to recognize that they have their own needs and considerations. They’re learning about how to navigate the health care system for the first time, and will likely need our help to understand it.
2. If you’re listening to this as a specialist or as an adult provider who sees young adults, just remember that they may need a little bit of extra grace and kindness when they show up to see you for the first time. Your attitude easily becomes their attitude.
3. Emphasize interdependence, rather than independence. Who do teens have on their team, and how can we build up their toolkit of strategies and problem solving to best set them up for success?

=== Our Expert(s) ===

Sheila M. Quinn, DO, is an attending physician in the Craig-Dalsimer Division of Adolescent Medicine and the Transition to Adult Care Program at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Her areas of expertise include adolescent and young adult health, reproductive health, and health care transitions.

=== Toolkits and Resources ===

• https://gottransition.org/

=== About Us ===

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