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Less ready for adulthood?-Turner syndrome has an impact on transition readiness.

Caroline CulenMarion HerleDiana-Alexandra ErtlElke Fröhlich-ReitererPeter BlümelGudrun WagnerGabriele Haeusler
Published in: Clinical endocrinology (2020)
Special attention should be given to young women with Turner syndrome in the preparation for the transitional phase. By incorporating the assessment of transition readiness specialists will find it easier to identify underdeveloped skills and knowledge gaps in their patients. Unless a multidisciplinary young adult clinic is established, an older age than 18 years at transfer to adult endocrine care might be beneficial.
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