from your pediatrician to an adult healthcare provider.

My Healthcare Journey

Learn the STEPS to make sure you are on the right path.

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Once you have completed the assessment, set goals and work on improving your skills to prepare for the transition from pediatric to adult health care.

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Health Care Transition for Teens and Young Adults

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Resources for Teens and Parents

HCT Start

START

  • Ask your pediatrician about the process to move to an adult doctor
  • Begin learning about and participating in your health care journey as early as 14 years old
HCT Talk

TALK

  • Take the time to talk to your doctor and family about your health and what changes may happen during the move from your pediatrician to an adult doctor
  • During your doctor's visit, try asking questions you may have, and answering a few of your doctor’s questions
HCT Educate

EDUCATE

  • Take an assessment to discover what you know and where you can improve in your health care journey. Share the results with your doctor and family
  • Learn what changes happen to your health care at 18 years old
HCT Plan

PLAN

  • Planning requires prior preparation and regular practice to be effective.
  • Make a plan to keep important medical information on your phone, such as your doctor and pharmacy contacts, insurance card, photo ID, and emergency information. This can help in case of a medical emergency.
HCT Support

SUPPORT

  • Make sure to connect with your doctor, family and loved ones to help you with taking charge of your health care. You do not have to do it alone!