Find Adult Health Care Providers

One of the hardest parts of transitioning may be finding the right doctors to care for you as an adult.

• We suggest starting early − a year or two before the 18th birthday
• Be sure to ask your current doctors about their transition policy
• Talk to friends and others who have a similar condition or situation, including disease-specific organizations
• You can also contact your current insurance provider for suggestions
• Review the American Academy of Pediatrics directory of primary care doctors who care for adults & childrens with chronic illness 

• Review questions to ask in our Do You Have Adult Doctors? Worksheet

• Prepare for Your First Visit

  • Typical things to do before a first appointment include:
    • Transfer your medical records to the new doctor's office
    • Bring a portable medical summary
    • Be prepared to ask and answer questions about medications, and more 

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