Davidson 33. Adolescent and Transition Medicine

Adolescent and transition medicine focuses on a period of profound biological, psychological, and social change. This chapter explores how health needs evolve as young people move from paediatric to adult services.In this audio deep dive, we examine developmental physiology, emerging autonomy, and the risks of disengagement during transition. You’ll hear how chronic illness, mental health, and neurodevelopmental conditions require continuity rather than abrupt handover.This chapter reframes adolescence not as a problem to manage, but as a window of opportunity — where thoughtful support shapes lifelong engagement with healthcare. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drmanaankarray.substack.com/subscribe