Pediatric Pitfalls-Dr. Lotze - Pediatric Pitfalls

Dr. Lotze - Pediatric Pitfalls

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The document provides information on the topic of transition and transfer in healthcare, specifically related to neuromuscular diseases. The objectives are to understand the general process of transition, medical factors that affect the transition process, transition strategies for the clinic, and potential challenges in care for patients transitioning from pediatric to adult care.<br /><br />The transition process is described as a planned and sequential set of supportive steps and care that prepare patients to handle change, while transfer refers to the point-in-time when a patient is transferred from pediatric to adult healthcare. The document emphasizes the need for transition due to factors such as a changing natural history of diseases, the appropriate setting of adult facilities, and the capacity limitations of pediatric centers.<br /><br />Different transition process styles are mentioned, including transitioning to an adult health care clinician or approach without changing clinicians. The document also highlights considerations specific to neuromuscular diseases such as disease-related medications, specialty-related diagnoses, and metabolic diseases.<br /><br />Transition strategies are discussed, emphasizing the importance of early discussions about transition policies and plans, engaging pediatric patients, celebrating patient successes in transition, and providing safety net appointments.<br /><br />The document concludes by mentioning that upcoming information will cover pitfalls and challenges related to transition and transfer in healthcare.<br /><br />In summary, this document introduces the concept of transition and transfer in healthcare for patients with neuromuscular diseases. It provides objectives, emphasizes the need for transition, describes the transition process, discusses different transition process styles, highlights disease-specific considerations, and offers strategies for successful transition.

Keywords

transition

transfer

healthcare

neuromuscular diseases

medical factors

transition process

transition strategies

clinic

challenges in care

pediatric to adult care