Discharge/Transition to adult service
Once the Community Paediatrician has completed the medical assessment, and where treatment or support is being provided by other professionals, it may be that the role of the Community Paediatrician is complete, and the child or young person will be discharged.
For a small number of children, the Community Paediatric Service may need to continue to be involved with the child or young person’s ongoing treatment, for example when medication is being prescribed.
In these cases, the Community Paediatric Service will:
- review and reassess the child or young person on a regular basis
- listen to the views of the child or young person and parent/carer
- share knowledge about a child or young person’s condition to increase understanding and independence
- help facilitate a seamless transition to adult services when appropriate to ensure continuity of care and increased independence/choice
- provide advice and support for families and young person experiencing difficulties during transition periods such as moving from primary to secondary school.
Discharge from the Service happens when:
- Support is being provided by other professionals
- Young person moves to adult services
- Further medical intervention is not required.
The decision to discharge will always be discussed and agreed with the child or young person, their family and other relevant professionals.