Committee opinion no. 626: the transition from pediatric to adult health care: preventive care for young women aged 18-26 years

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Abstract

Young women (aged 18-26 years) are a heterogeneous population transitioning from adolescence into adulthood who may present with unique issues and challenges, including a potential gap in health care after pediatric health care. Obstetrician-gynecologists should note that these patients may need assistance in transitioning from a pediatrician to a provider of adult health care (an internist, family practitioner, or obstetrician-gynecologist), especially in the absence of a parent. Preventive counseling is crucial for helping young women anticipate changes and stressors and for easing their life transitions. A preventive health care visit offers the obstetrician-gynecologist an opportunity to screen for health issues and counsel the patient about a variety of health topics, some of which are particularly relevant to young women.

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Jun 24, 2017·Obstetrics and Gynecology·UNKNOWN Committee on Gynecologic Practice
Aug 24, 2017·Current Opinion in Obstetrics & Gynecology·Andrea L Zuckerman
May 15, 2018·Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners·Joyce D Cappiello, Maureen Boardman
Jun 26, 2020·The Canadian Journal of Cardiology·Richard J ChungSarah D de Ferranti
Sep 19, 2018·Pediatrics·Lydie A Lebrun-HarrisPatience H White

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