Should I transition my teen to an adult provider? | Boston Children’s Answers Parentcast (S2: Ep.4)

You anticipate and celebrate the big moments in your child’s life – from their first steps to their high school graduation. But what about the less-obvious milestones, like the last trip to their pediatric doctor and their first visit to an adult provider? Many families don’t think about these changes until they’re happening — which can lead to gaps in care. Fortunately, proactive planning can help make the transition smoother — especially for people managing chronic health conditions.

In this episode, host Dr. Jennifer Arnold discusses transitioning to adult care with Dr. Ahmet Uluer, director of Boston Children’s BRIDGES Adult Transition Program and Adult Cystic Fibrosis Program. Together, they answer questions like:

3:19 Why do teens need help transitioning from pediatric to adult health care providers?
6:26 Why is it important to have a transition plan as your teen approaches adulthood?
8:52 What families should be considering this transition?
10:39 What does “hybrid” or “co-production” of care entail?
12:24 How does the Boston Children’s BRIDGES Adult Transition Program facilitate seamless transitions for patients to adult health care providers?
13:26 What is the difference between a transition and a transfer?
14:01 Where can parents look for a local care transition program?
14:25 Why is empathy a crucial component for caregivers involved in the process of transitioning to adult health care providers?
15:30 How do pediatric and adult care approaches differ, and why is this significant during the transition phase?
16:10 What are some common health conditions that prompt families to develop a transition plan from pediatric to adult health care for seamless health care management?
17:29 When is the best time to transition care from pediatric to adult health care providers?
20:16 Are there any signs that someone is ready to transition care to adult health care providers?
22:22 What does the care transition process look like for families and patients?
24:34 How does the transition from pediatric care to adult care contribute to the overall improvement of health care delivery?
31:11 What are some barriers to transitioning to adult providers?
32:31 What are the doctor’s orders regarding transitioning your teen to adult providers?

Transitioning from pediatric to adult health care providers is just another milestone. Embracing it will empower your child to be confident entering the next phase of their health care journey.

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▶Meet the Experts:

Dr. Ahmet Uluer
Director of Boston Children’s BRIDGES Adult Transition Program and Adult Cystic Fibrosis Program
https://www.childrenshospital.org/directory/ahmet-uluer

Jennifer Arnold, MD, MSc
Neonatologist and Program Director, Immersive Design Systems
https://www.childrenshospital.org/directory/jennifer-arnold

▶Programs mentioned:

BRIDGES Adult Transition Program
https://www.childrenshospital.org/programs/bridges-adult-transition-program
Social Work Program
https://www.childrenshospital.org/programs/social-work
Adult Cystic Fibrosis Program
https://www.childrenshospital.org/programs/cystic-fibrosis-center/adult-cystic-fibrosis-program
Cystic Fibrosis Center
https://www.childrenshospital.org/programs/cystic-fibrosis-center
Division of Pulmonary Medicine
https://www.childrenshospital.org/departments/pulmonary-medicine

▶ More Resources and Answers for Patients & Families:

https://www.childrenshospital.org/programs/social-work/patient-resources/transitioning-adult-care

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