As an adult care clinician, consider the following questions and discussion points with young adults.

Legal Choices for Making Health Care Decisions:

1. Which of the following best applies to you?

a. I can make all of my own health care choices.

b. I need some help making health care choices. I consent for (NAME) to help me when I want it.

c. I have a legal guardian. NAME ______________________

d. I need a referral to community services for legal help with health care decisions and guardianship.

2. How important is it for you to take care of your own health care?

3. How confident do you feel in your ability to take care of your own health care?

Subspeciality Care and Follow Ups:
 Clinician
Frequency of visits and associated testing
  • Primary Care Provider
  • Annual, or more frequently (3-6 months) for concerns
  • If your clinician is a rehab specialist, you will also need a primary care physician (PCP)
  • Urology
  • Annual, or more frequently for concerns
  • Social Work
  •  Annual, or more frequently for concerns
  • Adult Physical Medicine/Rehabilitation
  • Annual, or more frequently as needed
  • Adult Neurosurgery/Neurology
  • Follow up as directed or as referred by PCP or Care Coordinator
  • Subspeciality Care (skin care, reproductive health, orthopedic surgery)
  • Follow up as directed or as referred by PCP or Care Coordinator

 

Last Updated

03/17/2025

Source

American Academy of Pediatrics