[Endocrinological transition clinic].
Patients with chronic endocrinological diseases, whether congenital or manifesting in childhood, have to date been the domain of the pediatric clinic long beyond puberty into adulthood. The reason for this is the complete lack of adequate communication between pediatricians and internists specialized in endocrinology. However, intensive and constant cooperation between the two specialties is a prerequisite for the successful transition of adolescent to adult patients. The transition clinic is of central importance for the appropriate management and a stable status of the patient. Nevertheless, only very few university centers so far established such a clinic. Only by overcoming sectoral boundaries, and the creation of a network structure between university policlinic, non-university outpatient department, specialty practice and the family doctor can the intensity and quality of management be improved. The requirement fortransition clinics urgently needs to be met, also in the form of model projects.
Schumm-Draeger
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Endokrinologie, Diabetologie und Angiologie, Krankenhaus München-Bogenhausen. schumm-draeger@extern.lrz-muenchen.de
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D004700:Endocrine System Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D004704:Endocrinology; D005194:Family Practice; D005858:Germany; D006266:Health Education; D006785:Hospitals, University; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D010044:Outpatient Clinics, Hospital; D010372:Pediatrics