TY  - BOOK
AU  - Gomez-Lobo, Veronica
TI  - Healthcare transition for patients with differences of sexual development and complex urogenital conditions
SN  - 1055-8586
PY  - 2019///
KW  - *Disorders of Sex Development
KW  - *Transition to Adult Care/og [Organization & Administration]
KW  - *Urogenital Abnormalities
KW  - Adolescent
KW  - Electronic Health Records
KW  - Humans
KW  - Quality Improvement
KW  - Surveys and Questionnaires
KW  - Young Adult
KW  - MedStar Washington Hospital Center
KW  - Obstetrics and Gynecology/Pediatric and Adolescent
KW  - Journal Article
N2  - Children with major congenital anomalies are able to obtain a high level of care in pediatric care settings. In contrast, adult care models emphasize patient responsibility in ensuring their health care needs are met. As patients make this transition, they may fall through the medical "safety net" and struggle to find quality care because of their lack of preparation. Transitional care, including tailored and purposeful medical and social support services, can serve as a bridge across systems and facilitate the safe and effective transfer of young adults with special health care needs from pediatric to adult care. Transitional care prepares youth to manage their own care, effectively use health services, and navigate the shift from distinctly different pediatric to adult models of health care. For unique patient populations such as those with disorders of sexual development and congenital genitourinary conditions, this preparation is vitally important to maximize lifelong functioning and well-being. Copyright (c) 2019 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved
UR  - https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.sempedsurg.2019.150846
ER  -