transitioning insight to: patient & family impact pediatric to adult care
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FAMILY IMPACTNew career path - CEO of Sean’s life
financial stability Be a master planner - coordinating care Assure quality care is constant Focus on a continuum of multifaceted
succession/transition plans. Learn how to manage “the System” Forced into the world of medicine Maintain sanity & Go with the Flow!
COMPLEX MEDICAL ISSUES
Requires Collaborative Relationships
Ortho
Immunology
ENT
Neuro
Urology
Cardio
Renal
GI
KEY COMPONENTSTHE OBVIOUS
Comfort level Collaboration Teach – share info Treat with respect DON’T forget to Listen Concern for Sean and his families needs
THE STAFF IS A REFLECTION OF YOU!
Every person is part of transitioning
Office personnel interaction Staff interaction with Sean
Staff concern to accommodate Sean and the families needs
THE BIG DAY Current PCP accompanied us to the appointment
Consult appointment was scheduled at our convenience
Credit to Dr. Kitty O’Hare
Our NEEDS were MET!
Collaboration occurred between PCP’s after transition
Give guidance - Empower
Pediatrician help research available adult PCP
Collaboration with Pedi & adult PCP before and after transition
Adult PCP - hold a “Get to Know Our Practice”
Keep staff informed – have a “primary go to” person
Be accessible
Do not attempt to discuss this at age 18
Do not divorce abruptly
Do not shop and drop
Do not dismiss any concern
Don’t hesitate to ask the families opinion
Don’t be afraid to form a relationship
TAKE AWAYDo’s Don’t