When Chronically Ill Kids Grow Up | Radio Health Journal

Published: March 3, 2019 by RHJ Producer

Children with serious chronic diseases often have a tough time transitioning from pediatric care, which has much support built in, to adult care, which has to be managed by the patient. Experts discuss how parents can make it easier with a gradual transition.

Guest Information:

Dr. Maria Ferris, pediatric nephrologist and Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Medicine, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill
Dr. Miranda van Tilburg, gastroenterologist, hematologist and Associate Professor of Medicine, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill

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Program #: 19-09Segment Type: Feature StoriesTopics: Behavioral Science| Childhood Trauma| Children| Children and Parenting| Family and Interpersonal Relationships| Gastroenterology and Digestion| Infants and Toddlers| Parenting Issues| Pediatrics| Psychology and Psychiatry| TraumaMedical Conditions: Chronic Disease and IllnessGuests: Dr. Maria Ferris| Dr. Miranda Van TilburgInstitutions & Organizations: UNC Center for Functional GI and Motility Disorders| UNC Kidney Center| University of North Carolina| University of North Carolina at Chapel HillProducers: Jason Dickey

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