Q&A Pediatric: Transition of Care from Pediatrics to Adult GI Providers

Todays Q&A is from the archives and features, Jordan Shapiro, MD who is interviewed by Dr. Doug Drossman and Johannah Ruddy, M.Ed., co-author of the Gut Feelings book series. The title of the discussion is "Transition of Care from Pediatrics to Adult GI Providers".
Questions Dr. Jordan Shapiro will address will include:
How is the transition from pediatric to adult care made, and what should patients and doctors be aware of?
At what age are pediatric patients typically transitioned to adult care?
What are the key elements the pediatric patient goes through when transitioning, and do some pediatricians hang on too long?
How do you address the various ways in which patients react when you inform them that it's time to transition?
What are some of the generic issues are that may be difficult for the gastroenterologist and how can they be reconciled?
How do you handle confidentiality with an adolescent under the age of 18 when there is no clear sign of risk?