Issues relating to haematological disease in adolescents - transition of care from paediatric health facilities

Overview

Transition from paediatric to adult haematology services requires structured planning given the significant differences in care models, patient autonomy expectations, and disease patterns between the two settings - poorly managed transitions are associated with worse engagement and outcomes
Relevant to the growing population of childhood-onset haematological conditions (thalassaemia, sickle cell disease, haemophilia, and survivors of childhood haematological malignancy) now living into adulthood, requiring ongoing specialist care

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