Which of the following is true about transition of care from pediatrics to adult care?
1) All internists are capable of caring for young adults with complex healthcare needs originating in childhood.
2) Transition of care should be a planned, deliberate process.
3) In all transitions of care, the role of the adult specialists is the same as the pediatric specialist.
4) The patient should assume a developmentally appropriate role in their healthcare transition early in the process.
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EXPLANATION
Correct Answer – D. 2 & 4
1) LeComte points out that internists that experience care for complex healthcare needs originating in childhood have better results.
2) Multiple position statements make the point that it should be planned in early teen years and deliberate in implementation.
3) LeComte gives examples of managing thyroid medication instead of referral to endocrinology and different roles for adult orthopedics vs pediatric orthopedics in cerebral palsy.
4) Again, multiple position statements recommend young adults take an active role in their healthcare transition.
