title: Transition from child- to adult-orientated care for children with long-term health conditions: a process, not an event.
abstract: Long-term health conditions in childhood include both congenital conditions and acquired diseases. Children with long-term health conditions face issues and potential secondary problems that are different from those of adults with chronic diseases. Transition to adult-orientated care for such children and adolescents is a major challenge. Transition needs to be prepared for and planned. A variety of possible transition models exists, depending on circumstances.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Westwood
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authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Langerak
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authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Fieggen
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002547:Cerebral Palsy / Q000628:therapy*; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003266:Continuity of Patient Care; D019468:Disease Management; D006801:Humans; D016135:Spinal Dysraphism / Q000628:therapy*; D060305:Transition to Adult Care; D055815:Young Adult