Скачать или смотреть GADA Webinar: Transitional Care for Aortic Disorders

GADA Canada hosts a Transitional Care Webinar to guide teens and families with aortic disorders on making the important shift from pediatric to adult care.

Expert speakers, Jacklynn Pidduck (Transition Coordinator, IWK Health) and Lindsey Rusche (Patient Advocate & Think Aorta Canada Lead) provide valuable insights including:
-Preparing to take responsibility for your health
-Tips for working with adult medical providers
-Summarizing your medical history
-Describing your genetic condition and its medical implications
-Keeping track of medications, appointments and follow-up care
-Emergency preparedness
-How family and caregivers can thoughtfully support young adults during this transition

This webinar was moderated by Science Director of GADA Canada, Andrea Rideout, MS, CCGC, CGC.

This session also includes a Q&A at the end, giving you the opportunity to ask questions.

EVENT DISCLAIMER: The contents of this GADA Canada hosted virtual event, such as presentations, discussions, text, graphics, images, and other materials created or presented by GADA Canada and by others appearing in the event at the invitation of GADA Canada are for educational and informational purposes only. GADA Canada is a voluntary health organization and is not engaged in rendering medical advice or recommendations on diagnosis or treatment of genetic aortic disorders. The content within this virtual event or the GADA website, www.gadacanada.ca, should not replace necessary consultations with qualified health care professionals for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Genetic aortic disorders are complex, multi-system disorders that can only be properly diagnosed and managed by skilled and trained health care professionals. The manifestations and severity of these disorders vary greatly among individuals and require personalized medical management. None of the medications, courses of treatment or lifestyle & activity recommendations discussed in this virtual event should be undertaken without being discussed with your physician.