Making a Successful Transition from Pediatrics to Adult Transplant Teams

Thursday, December 17, 2009

Dr. Patricia Harren, Clinical Director of the Pediatric Transplant Institute at Columbia University, discusses strategies to transition pediatric patients to the adult transplant team. Working with patients and their families in a team approach to prepare them with the necessary knowledge and skills to advocate for themselves and maintain continued health promoting behaviors allows for a smoother, successful transition.

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