February 16, 2022
5:09 pm
Turning 18 may not make you feel any different, but legally, this means you are an adult. What does this mean?
• After you turn 18, your doctor talks to you, not your parents, about your health.
• Your health information and medical records are private (or confidential) and can’t be shared unless you give the OK.
• It is up to you to make decisions for your own health care, although you can always ask others for help.
For more information, visit: Turning 18: What it Means for Your Health
February 16, 2022
5:05 pm
Got Transition® is a program of The National Alliance to Advance Adolescent Health and is
funded through a cooperative agreement from the federal Maternal and Child Health Bureau,
Health Resources and Services Administration. Its aim is to improve transition from pediatric to
adult health care through the use of innovative strategies for health care professionals and
youth, families, and caregivers.
This toolkit was developed for families to use during pediatric-to-adult healthcare transition (HCT) and includes resources for both parents/caregivers and youth/young adults. These tools can be used to better prepare youth and families for the transition from pediatric care to adult care.
For more information, visit: Got Transition: Family Healthcare Toolkit
