Transitions in Care : The Challenges of Diabetes in Young Adults [Paperback]

Howard Wolpert (Author), Barbara Anderson (Author), Jill Weissberg-Benchell (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1580401724 | ISBN-13: 978-1580401722 | Publication Date: August 1, 2004 | Edition: 1

Written for health care providers and families, Transitions in Care provides an effective solution for young type 1 diabetic patients who transition their health care from their pediatricians to adult care. The book details diabetes care in the age of intensive therapy and examines the importance of transitioning the patient. It covers the issues of follow-up and vulnerability to diabetes-related complications as well as the clinician’s role in behavioral change; key developmental milestones and tasks facing young adolescents; defining the patient-provider relationship; strategies for building commitment; reducing fear of complications; preventing burnout; and more.

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About the Author

Howard Wolpert, M.D. (Boston, MA), Barbara J. Anderson, Ph.D. (Boston, MA), and Jill Weissberg-Benchell, Ph.D. (Chicago, IL) are actively involved in the care, education, and psychology of children and young adults with type 1 diabetes.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: American Diabetes Association; 1 edition (August 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1580401724
• ISBN-13: 978-1580401722
• Product Dimensions: 5.3 x 4.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,278,503 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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