Transitioning From Pediatric to Adult Care
 
 
 

What is Transitioning in Care? || When will my child transition from pediatric to adult care? || Family Medicine Resources || Internal Medicine Resources || OB/GYN Resources

What is Transitioning in Care?
Alpine Pediatrics is committed to helping patients make a smooth and informed transition from pediatric to adult health care. Alpine Pediatrics understands that this transition comes with many questions, and our pediatricians are happy to help answer these questions. This process involves working with youth, beginning at ages 12 to 14, and their family to prepare for a change from a "pediatric" model of care, where parents make most decisions, to an "adult" model of care, where youth take full responsibility for decision-making. This means that our Providers may spend some time during the visit with the teen without the parent present. This will allow the teen to open up, help the provider set health priorities, and support them in becoming more independent in their healthcare decisions.

At age 18, youth legally become adults. Alpine Pediatrics wishes to respect that many of our young adult patients choose to continue to involve their families in healthcare decisions. Only with the young adult's consent will Alpine Pediatrics be able to discuss any personal health information with any family members; this includes if the patient is living away from home at college, is serving an LDS mission, or is otherwise away from home. Even if a young adult is on an insurance plan the parent carries, they must choose to disclose their health information to anyone other than themselves in writing. If the youth has a conditions that prevents them form making healthcare decisions, we encourage parents and caregivers to consider options for supported decision-making.

When will my child transition from pediatric to adult care?
Alpine Pediatrics will collaborate with youth and families regarding the age for transferring to an adult provider, and it is recommended that this transfer occurs before age 22. Once a patient reaches the age of 22, Alpine Pediatrics can no longer see them as patients. Alpine Pediatrics will assist with the transfer process, including helping identify an adult healthcare provider, sending medical records when the patient has selected an adult healthcare provider, and communicating with the adult provider about the patient's unique needs and health concerns.

There are scenarios where the patient may be required to transition to an adult provider before age 22. These scenarios include if a patient gets married or becomes a parent before age 22, Alpine Pediatrics can no longer accept the patient. Once an individual gets married or becomes a parent, they encounter unique health scenarios that no longer fall inside the specialty of a pediatrician and are better suited for an adult medical provider.

Family Medicine

Family Medicine is an excellent option for most patients. A Family Medicine doctor is the traditional "GP" and is trained in and specializes in treating patients through all phases of life. For more information on what a family practice doctor is and what to expect at an family practice appointment, please follow this link.

Alpine Family Medicine
      155 W. Canyon Crest Rd. #200 Alpine, UT 84004
      801-763-9851

Lakeview Family Medicine
      41 E. 114 N. Ste. C Saratoga Springs, UT 84045
      801-766-2121
      811 N. 900 W. Orem, UT 84057
      801-434-7600

Foothill Family Clinic
      13953 S. Bangerter PKWY Draper, UT 84020
      385-900-4090

Grandview Family Medicine
      4587 E. Cedar Hills Dr. #210 Cedar Hills, UT 84062
      801-373-2001 Opt.3
      1900 N. State St. Provo, UT 84604
      801-373-2001 Opt. 2

Revere Health Family Medicine
      4095 Pony Express PKWY Eagle Mountain, UT 84005
      801-429-8037
      1055 N. 500 W. Bldg. A Provo, UT 84604
      801-812-5033

Intermountain Healthcare Family Medicine
      505 W. 400 N. Orem, UT 84057
      801-714-3450
      12473 S. Minuteman Dr. Draper, UT 84020
      801-495-7900
      10968 N. Alpine HWY Highland, 84003
      801-763-2900

Internal Medicine

Internal medicine differs from family medicine because it exclusively focuses on adult medicine and care. For more information on what an internal medicine doctor is and what to expect at an internal medicine appointment, please follow this link.

Revere Health Internal Medicine
      1175 E. 50 S. #241 American Fork, UT 84003
      801-492-5999
      4095 Pony Express PKWY Eagle Mountain, UT 84005
      801-492-8037
      1055 N. 500 W. Bldg. C #212 Provo, UT 84604
      801-374-2362

Intermountain Healthcare Internal Medicine
      3723 W. 12600 S. #430 Riverton, UT 84065
      801-285-4200
      389 S. 900 E. Salt Lake City, UT 84102
      385-282-2600
      181 E. Medical Tower Dr. Murray, UT 84107
      801-314-4300

OB/GYN

OB/GYN differs from family medicine and internal medicine because it focuses on women's health before, during, and after reproductive age. OB/GYN's specialize and focus on women's health and health issues. For more information on what an OB/GYN is and what to expect at an OB/GYN appointment, please follow this link.

Revere Health OB/GYN
      1020 S. 1100 W. Ste. B Lehi, UT 84043
      385-203-2727
      1886 W. 800 N. Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
      801-756-5288
      1055 N. 500 W. Bldg. C #205 Provo, UT 84604
      801-812-5079
      3943 E. Pony Express PKWY 110 #1 Eagle Mountain, UT 84005
      801-756-5288

Valley Women's Health
      1248 E. 90 N. #300 American Fork, UT 84003
      801-756-9635
      3000 N. Triumph Blvd. #210 Lehi, UT 84043
      801-756-9635
      585 N. 500 W. Provo, UT 84601
      801-374-1801
      667 E. 500 N. #200 Vineyard, UT 84059
      801-669-5758
      118 E. Thrive Dr. #200 Saratoga Springs, UT 84045
      801-756-9635

Utah Valley OB/GYN
      1055 N. 300 W. #110 Provo, UT 84604
      801-357-7377

Intermountain Healthcare OB/GYN
      3723 W. 12600 S. #360 Riverton, UT 84065
      801-285-4700
      5063 S. Cottonwood St. #120 Murray, UT 84157
      801-507-1800
      389 S. 900 E. Salt Lake City, UT 84102
      385-282-2800