title: [Young patients require special attention].
abstract: Approximately 10% of young people suffer from a chronic condition, which can affect both the biological, psychological and the social development. Studies show that young people appreciate individual consultations with their health-care professionals and value information about their legal rights as well as confidentiality. Risk-taking behaviour is more frequent among young people with chronic conditions than among their healthy peers, and the use of a systematic screening tool may help to discuss issues that are relevant to young people. Transition from the paediatric to the adult-oriented health-care system needs to be planned in due time.
authors: Børneafdelingen, Hillerød Hospital, Dyrehavevej 29, 3400 Hillerød. gtei0004@noh.regionh.dk
authors: Grete
authors: G
authors: Teilmann
authors: Kirsten
authors: K
authors: Boisen
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000294:Adolescent Behavior; D041923:Adolescent Development; D002648:Child; D002908:Chronic Disease / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D028701:Patient Rights; D012309:Risk-Taking; D060305:Transition to Adult Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D055815:Young Adult