Transition: getting it right for young people.

摘要

Transition is a key aspect of adolescent healthcare, irrespective of the presence or absence of chronic illness and/or disability. All young people will hopefully make the transition from childhood to adulthood and, along the way, move from the family home to live independently, from school to further education and/or training and/or work, and from paediatric to adult services including healthcare. Many young people make these transitions successfully. Some, however, will find them difficult for various reasons and this latter group potentially includes young people with chronic illnesses and/or disabilities.