The adolescent with a chronic illness.
The primary care clinician can play an important role in enhancing the quality of life for the adolescent with chronic illness through developmentally appropriate, individualized and compassionate coordination of care (Sidebar 2). Special attention to the process of adolescence, family, and psychological issues are required for successful management. Transition of care to adult services should be planned carefully with a multidisciplinary team.
Burns
James J
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Tufts University School of Medicine, Baystate Children's Hospital, 140 High Street, Springfield, MA 01199, USA. james.burns@bhs.org
Sadof
Matthew
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Kamat
Depak
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D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000293:Adolescent; D002908:Chronic Disease / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy*; D004493:Education; D005195:Family Relations; D006801:Humans; D007899:Leisure Activities; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000523:psychology; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010349:Patient Compliance; D011627:Puberty; D019529:Sexuality; D013405:Suicide / Q000523:psychology