Pediatricians face many questions and challenges during patients’ transition from childhood to adulthood. Chronic diseases justify long-term medical, psychological, educational, and social management. The establishment of networks with adult endocrinologists is, therefore, very important to achieving optimal conditions for a successful transition period. In this book, leading experts discuss major public health issues such as diabetes and obesity. They also review genetic diseases, including Turner syndrome and congenital adrenal hyperplasia. All clinical cases are presented in a focused way to highlight any issues which might be discussed by the doctor with patients and family. Psychological approaches are debated as are proposals for defining specific tools to encourage autonomy during this life period. This book is a valuable tool and will be helpful in answering many questions for endocrinologists, adult and pediatric, dedicated to the long-term management of patients with chronic diseases.

• Cover 2
• Front Matter 5
• Contents 7
• Preface 9
• General Concepts 10
  • Challenges of the Transition from Pediatric Care to Care of Adults: “Say Goodbye, Say Hello” 10
    • Abstract 10
    • The Number of Young People with Chronic Illnesses Is Increasing 11
    • Defining Characteristics of Transition and Transfer 11
    • Challenges Coming from the Pediatrician 12
    • Challenges Coming from the Adolescent 12
    • Challenges Linked to the Disease Itself 13
    • Challenges Coming from the Parents 13
    • The Role of the Pediatrician: To Prepare the Adolescent and Find the Referral Physician for Adult Medicine 14
    • The Right Moment of the Transfer? 14