Interview 13 - The emerging adult with rheumatic disease: What adult rheumatologists need to know

This #CRArthritis features Natasha Trehan, person living with juvenile idiopathic arthritis and Founder of Take a Pain Check Foundation, Dr. Michelle Batthish, pediatric rheumatologist at McMaster Children’s Hospital, and Dr. Stephanie Garner, Adult Rheumatologist at the University of Calgary. Together, the trio defines what the emerging adult is and highlights the challenges that may arise in the transition from pediatric rheumatology care to adult rheumatology care.
Resources
• Youth and Young Adults with Rheumatic Disease - arthritispatient.ca/youth-and...
• MyTransition App: An app to help prepare patients between the age of 12 and 18 to take charge of their health care - apps.apple.com/ca/app/mytrans...
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