LHSC

LHSC – Module ONE Step #6

NextpreviousIntroduction to TransitionHealth care transition
is the process of getting ready
to enter the adult care system.Health care transition
is the process of getting ready
to enter the adult care system.10/27During childhood, your parents or
caregivers usually help with your
health care by taking you to
appointments, talking to your
health care providers, filling out
forms, and keeping track of your
medications.As you get older, you start taking on
more responsibility in managing your
own health care needs. This will help
you to feel ready as you transfer from
your pediatric gastroenterologist to a
new adult gastroenterologist around
the age of 18.
NextpreviousIntroduction to TransitionHealth care transition
is the process of getting ready
to enter the adult care system.10/27During childhood, your parents or
caregivers usually help with your
health care by taking you to
appointments, talking to your
health care providers, filling out
forms, and keeping track of your
medications.As you get older, you start taking on
more responsibility in managing your
own health care needs. This will help
you to feel ready as you transfer from
your pediatric gastroenterologist to a
new adult gastroenterologist around
the age of 18.