Abstract
The incidence of inflammatory bowel disease has increased in pediatric populations over the last decade. Patients diagnosed in childhood survive well into adulthood. As such, a well-coordinated, seamless transition to adult health-care settings for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients is required to assure the delivery of high-quality care. The interplay of the primary care physician (PCP) and gastroenterologist can help foster the delivery of comprehensive disease management for the IBD patient. This chapter will focus on the complexities involved in the transition to adult care and the clinical areas where the PCP can assist the subspecialist in the co-management of IBD patients.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Care of Adults with Chronic Childhood Conditions |
Subtitle of host publication | A Practical Guide, Second Edition |
Publisher | Springer International Publishing |
Pages | 461-480 |
Number of pages | 20 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9783031542817 |
ISBN (Print) | 9783031542800 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Jan 2024 |