Transition to Adult Care
Transition from pediatric to adult care for patients with bleeding disorders can be a daunting process for parents and young adults. The pediatric and adult teams at University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hemostasis & Thrombosis Center and University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center are committed to making this transition as easy as possible for our patients.
Contact Us
To learn more about the UH Rainbow Hemostasis & Thrombosis Center, call us at 216-844-4888.
Comprehensive and Coordinated Care
The goal of transition of care is to provide healthcare that is:
- Comprehensive
- Uninterrupted
- Coordinated
- Developmentally appropriate
Planning and Preparation
Transition of care is a process that occurs over time. Planning and preparation for this transition involves providing parents and adolescents with the knowledge and skills needed to achieve successful transition.
At UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s, we believe that transition planning is essential for success. We begin the transition planning process early during the school-aged years to allow for complete preparation as patients transition to adult care.
Transition to Adult Care Providers
Many topics are covered when preparing adolescents to transition to adult care providers, including:
- Education about individual diseases, treatments, complications and preventative health.
- Information about insurance coverage and options after age 18.
- Assistance with obtaining a primary care provider.
- Continuing education.
Lifespan Transition Support
Lifespan transition support is for our adult patients over the age of 22. We assist patients with information and referrals that can help promote healthy aging strategies for optimal physical, psychosocial and emotional health. This includes resources on:
- Family planning
- Prevention
- Finances
- Social connections
- Physical and mental well-being