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A Setting For Effective Transition

 

Three health care providers meeting together.Provide a single point of entry to a system that coordinates the needed care. Effective clinics feature multiple disciplines and plenty of information on useful resources. Staff members show respect for individual decisions, and acknowledge when more knowledge is needed to make informed decisions about care options.

Pediatric care providers should also facilitate appropriate transitions to adult care. Specialists should educate non-specialist professionals about how to manage the care of persons with disabilities, including appropriate sources for consultation.

 

 

 

 

 

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