CHRONIC ILLNESS AND DISABILITY
Transition from Pediatric to Adult-Based Care

Join us! Nov. 8-9, 2007 Edwin Hornberger Conference Center Texas Medical Center Registration Course brochure and registration form (pdf) Register Online Related Links Adolescent Medicine Clinic Dr. Albert C. Hergenroeder

In its eighth year, this conference offers a unique opportunity to hear from national and local clinical and family experts on topics and issues associated with adolescent transition.

Who should attend?

• Physicians, clinicians and other health care professionals working with youth and young adults with chronic Illness: Topics will be covered that are applicable to both primary and specialty care practices. You'll hear an interdisciplinary perspective on how teams can come together to facilitate the important transition from adolescence to adulthood in health care.
  This activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit for physicians, nurses, physical and occupational therapy and social work.
• Parents, teens and young adults: The conference offers an opportunity to hear practical medical, legal and insurance information.

For both clinicians and families, the conference will offer time to meet and talk with faculty, to exchange ideas among participants, including experienced clinicians, parents, and young adults, and to share knowledge and insight about how best to make a successful transition to adulthood.

Topics will include:

• Provider Preparation Tools – How to Prepare Youth for Transition
• Developing a Transition Program
• Current Transition Clinics/Practices
• Making the Transition: "Tips and Tricks" from Parents, Patients, Advocates and Health Care Providers
• Legal and Insurance Issues in the Transition, Including Waivers and Insurance Options
• The State of the State: Funding for Chronic Illness in Texas and Nationally
• Mental Health Issues in the Transition for Patients and Family Members
• Special Considerations for Youth with Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
• Current Political Issues and Services Available for Advocacy

Registration and more information
Two ways to register:

• Register online now
• Download brochure and registration form (pdf) and fax registration form to
  713-798-7955 or 713-798-6600

For more information, contact the Office of Continuing Medical Education at Baylor College of Medicine at 713-798-8237.

Funding for the conference provided by The Health Resources and Services Administration/Maternal and Child Health Bureau.