Transitioning to regular doctors can be hard for kids with chronic illness

For children with chronic illnesses, the transition to a regular doctor can cause them anxiety, says study. - Reuters

Chronically ill kids who “graduate” from their paediatrician to an “adult” doctor often feel dissatisfied with the transition, says a new study.

Young patients who believed their “adult” doctors were “patient-centred” seemed to feel the most positive about their experience.