A commentary on the healthcare transition policy landscape for youth with disabilities or chronic health conditions, the need for an inclusive and equitable approach, and recommendations for change in Canada

• Main Authors: Linda Nguyen (Author), Claire Dawe-McCord (Author), Michael Frost (Author), Musa Arafeh (Author), Kyle Chambers (Author), Dana Arafeh (Author), Kinga Pozniak (Author), Donna Thomson (Author), JoAnne Mosel (Author), Roberta Cardoso (Author), Barb Galuppi (Author), Sonya Strohm (Author), Alicia Via-Dufresne Ley (Author), Caitlin Cassidy (Author), Dayle McCauley (Author), Shelley Doucet (Author), Hana Alazem (Author), Anne Fournier (Author), Ariane Marelli (Author), Jan Willem Gorter (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2023-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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There is a growing number of youth with healthcare needs such as disabilities or chronic health conditions who require lifelong care. In Canada, transfer to the adult healthcare system typically occurs at age 18 and is set by policy regardless of whether youth and their families are ready. When the...