Should the age at which patients transition from pediatric to adult care differ depending on the disease diagnosis?   

First, a distinction needs to be made between transition (which is a long-term, ongoing process) and transfer of care (which is the act of going to one provider to another). Transition introduction should start early, with recommendations that age 12 is a good beginning to introduce the concepts of ...

It is not the disease type but more the developmental stage and readiness of patient and family that should dictate the timing of transition. Some 18 year-olds are able to take on their own medical care remarkably well and can transition to adult providers early. Others may need more time to develop...