title: [Health care transition in young people with intellectual disabilities: from generalist to generalist].
abstract: The transition of medical care in young people with intellectual disabilities is not well organised in the Netherlands. This heterogeneous group, with a high rate of comorbidity, needs regular medical follow-up. During adolescence the paediatrician should preferably transfer medical care to a generalist, such as a physician for people with intellectual disabilities. The guarantee of a safe and effective transition is an integral element in achieving quality of care in this special group of young people with regard to their long-term health and well-being.
authors.affiliation: Amphia Ziekenhuis, afd. Kindergeneeskunde, Breda.
authors.forename: Stella A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: de Man
authors.forename: Coranne D
authors.initials: CD
authors.lastname: Aarts-Tesselaar
authors.forename: Dederieke A M
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Festen
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D015897:Comorbidity; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D008607:Intellectual Disability; D009426:Netherlands; D011787:Quality of Health Care; D060305:Transition to Adult Care; D055815:Young Adult