- Adolescent transition is a process RCH patients go through,
resulting in a transfer to an adult health care
service.
- Transition is a coordinated process involving the young person,
their families or carers and all the hospital departments involved
in their care.
- It is a gradual process, beginning in early adolescence and is
not completed until the young person has engaged in an adult health
service.
- Adolescent transition is a major
milestone in the life of the young person and their
family. As with other transitions in life, such as from high
school, it should be coordinated and planned well in advance, in
close consultation with the young person. This will serve to
minimise unnecessary upheaval for the young person and ensure their
participation and engagement with adult health care
providers.