Services for young people with chronic disorders in their transition from childhood to adult life

Editors:
KURTZ Zarrina, HOPKINS Anthony
Publisher:
Royal College of Physicians
Publication year:
1996
Pagination:
179p.,bibliogs.
Place of publication:
London

Looks at what happens to young people with chronic illness or disability as they make the transition from paediatric to adult services. Uses as examples conditions such as cystic fibrosis, epilepsy and diabetes. The need for multidisciplinary involvement is stressed as is the need to base actions on the wishes and the special needs of the young person. Includes guidelines for good practice in the transfer between services.

Subject terms:
long term conditions, multidisciplinary services, physical disabilities, social care provision, service transitions, young people, adults, children, health care, good practice;
ISBN print:
1 86016 033 6

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