Patient Transition Goals

Top 10 Patient Transition Goals

Three-sentence summary: Create to describe my medical problems to review with my providers.
Medical history and condition: Be able to describe my medical condition and care I have needed.
Medications: Provide a list to any outside providers, school nurse and college campus health clinic.
Alcohol, drugs and tobacco: Explain how these could affect my medical problem.
Emergency care and asking for help: Knowing when to ask for help when I have medical problems.
Contact information/insurance: Keep insurance card and list of medical providers in phone/wallet.
My Health Passport: Create and keep a copy in my wallet or copy it to my cell phone.
Patient portal: Enroll in and explore.
Guardianship options: Work with agencies and a lawyer to establish limited or full guardianship at age 18.
Adult provider: Work with team to find and contact a new adult provider.

School Transition Planning: prepare for life after high school.
Accessible Transition: learn about transportation that may be used by everyone.
Financial Planning: understand the option.
Medicaid Waivers: learn about waivers and how to apply.
SSI: learn about Social Security and how to apply.
Residential Planning: understand the options.