Pediatric Nephrology and Teen Transition
Pediatric Nephrology and Teen Transition is organized by National Kidney Foundation (NKF).
Available From: 8/16/2023,
Available Until: 8/16/2025,
Course Description:
The transition from a pediatric nephrology clinic to an adult nephrology clinic should include individualized planning that assists the patient to progressively assume increased level of responsibility to manage their health, maximize kidney function, and improve quality of life. The purpose of this session is to enable the learner to recognize the key aspects important for engaging patients, families, and the medical team for a successful transition of care for pediatric/adolescent patients to adult nephrology care.
Learning Objectives:
• Distinguish the importance of patient/family engagement in transition of care
• Assess the challenges of transition from the perspective of the medical team
• Identify kidney disease issues specific to young adults
• Assess self-care skills, orient and integrate young adults to adult approach to care
Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.