The principles of the transition process from paediatric to adult services in inborn errors of metabolism--own experience.

ABSTRACT

The transition from the paediatric to the adult service is a complex process that requires early planning to prepare young adults and their families for the transfer to the adult hospital. The article outlines the main principles of the successful transition period. Importantly, a young adult becomes an independent individual, interacts with medical professionals independently, and makes the appropriate choices. Both healthcare professionals and parents should facilitate the process of building new relationships between the adolescent and the adult metabolic teams.