Tag: transitioning to adult care
Epilepsy: Transition of Care from Pediatric to Adult Healthcare
Updated 19 October 2022 under Health Guides.Growing up, your parent(s) or legal guardian likely helped you with your health care – they added you on their insurance, called for appointments, filled out forms, and kept track […]
Read more »I’m 16 years old and when I go to the doctor, my mom insists on staying in the room. I have an upcoming doctor’s appointment and I want to ask some more personal questions. Do I have the right to talk to the doctor without my mom in the room?
Updated 24 April 2020 under Ask Us.This is a great question! Kudos for wanting to begin understanding what it’s like to take charge of your own health, that’s great! It’s important for you to learn how […]
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MRKH: Transitioning to Adult Gynecology Care
Updated 17 August 2021 under Health Guides.Congratulations! You’re getting ready to transition to routine adult gynecology (GYN) care. It’s normal to feel a little nervous about this change at first, especially if you have been followed […]
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Transitioning to Adult Health Care
Updated 26 July 2021 under Health Guides.As you get older your health care needs will change. Your teen years are a good time to talk with your primary care provider (PCP) about whether you need to […]
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