The Pediatric to Adult Care Transition with Dr. Ankur Kamdar
JDM doesn’t turn into adult dermatomyositis when a young person turns 18 — the disease remains distinct, and so do the care needs. That distinction makes the handoff from pediatric to adult care one of the most consequential moments in a JM family’s journey. The good news: preparation can start long before transfer day. This session offers practical strategies for empowering young patients to take ownership of their health, finding the right adult specialists, and coordinating care across that critical transition with expert guidance and actionable steps families can begin applying today, whatever their child’s age. This Town Hall is especially valuable for parents of younger children who want to get ahead of the transition early and set their child up for lifelong success. Followed by open Q&A with Dr. Kamdar.
