Webinar: Navigating Medical Transition: From Pediatric to Adult Care for Patients with Hydrocephalus and Spina Bifida

Transitioning from pediatric to adult medical care can be a complex process for individuals with hydrocephalus and spina bifida. This webinar will explore key aspects of medical transition, including:

• When Should Transition Begin? Practical guidelines for identifying the right time to start the transition process.
• Doctors’ Role in Transition: What healthcare providers should be doing to support patients and ensure a smooth shift to adult care.
• Essential Tools and Resources: Learn about important tools like medical summaries and key questions to ask your care team.
• Common Medical Challenges: We will highlight some of the medical conditions that follow pediatric patients into adulthood, such as headaches, pain, seizures, UTIs, and sleep issues.
• Who Will Monitor Your Health? Discuss who will help you manage and monitor these ongoing conditions to ensure comprehensive care in adulthood.

This webinar is designed to empower both patients and caregivers with the knowledge to confidently navigate the healthcare transition process. Join us on November 19th at 7:00 pm Eastern to get expert advice and answers to your questions.

Topic:
Navigating Medical Transition: From Pediatric to Adult Care for Patients with Hydrocephalus and Spina Bifida

Date/Time:
November 19, 2024 | 07:00 PM ET

Presenters:

Ellen Fremion, MD
Associate Professor | Internal Medicine and Pediatrics
Baylor College of Medicine

Abhay Moghekar, MBBS, MD
Director | Adult Hydrocephalus and CSF Disorders Program
Johns Hopkins University

Danielle Powell, MD, MSPH
Medical Director | Adult Multidisciplinary Spina Bifida Clinic
University of Alabama

Brandon G. Rocque, MD
Pediatric Neurosurgeon
Children’s of Alabama

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