Resources
Electronic Medical Home Care Plan
This comprehensive medical summary/care plan is to be used for children and youth with special health care needs to facilitate coordinated quality care. The Care Plan is best completed by parents and primary care providers together. The Care Plan is one consistent information source that can facilitate consultation with specialty providers, emergent or urgent care, and introduction to new health care providers.
Informational Booklets
Please view the links below for a series of booklets prepared by members of the pediatric and adult care teams of the University of Wisconsin Pediatric Pulmonary Center and Diabetes Unit. The booklets have been created for adolescents and their families to help them learn more about cystic fibrosis, pulmonary disease, diabetes and neuromuscular disease, and how to take charge of their care. It reflects the teams’ philosophy and commitment to helping young adults and their families make a smooth transition from the pediatric to the adult care team. The publications include information on the stages of transition, checklists to help children and their families set and achieve transition goals, and common questions and answers about transition concerns.
- Keys to Independence: Transitioning from the Pediatric to the Adult Care Team (Diabetes)
- Moving On: Transitioning from the Pediatric to the Adult Care Team (Pulmonary Disease)
- Moving On: Transitioning from the Pediatric to the Adult Care Team (Cystic Fibrosis)
- Rocking & Rolling: Transitioning from the Pediatric to the Adult Care Team (Neuromuscular Disease)
To order copies of the booklets, please contact:
Kate Kowalski, Administrator
The Department of Pediatrics
Division of Pediatric Pulmonary
American Family Children’s Hospital
600 Highland Avenue - K4/938