Teens and Young Adults with Lupus: Transitioning to Adult Care

Moving from pediatric to adult rheumatology care is a critical time for many living with childhood-onset lupus.  Many get lost in the transition or even stop treatments altogether – putting their health at serious risk!

In this video, Dr. Megan Lockwood, highlights some of the challenges of this transition and how to make the move as successful as possible.  Dr. Lockwood is an excellent guide – describing the many (some surprising) differences between pediatric and adult rheumatology practices, as well as providing numerous pro tips on how to prepare for the transition.

 

Presenter: Megan M. Lockwood, MD, is a clinical rheumatologist, the Lupus Program Director, Division of Rheumatology, Medstar Georgetown University Hospital, and Assistant Professor of Medicine at Georgetown University.

 

For some of the best online resources for anyone living with lupus or lupus nephritis, check out GSK’s “Us in Lupus” website by using the QR code or following this link:

 

https://www.usinlupus.com/?cc=prnt_GOR2I0GSVS2237980&mcm=60003

 

Special thanks to our Presenting Sponsor, GSK, for their generous support in making this video possible!

 

Also, thanks to our Community Sponsors: Blue-eyed Crow Studio, Tin Rocket, 7-Minute Cinemas, and Deux North Studios!