Transfer versus transition: success in pediatric transplantation brings the welcome challenge of transition.

Context: Increasing success with solid organ transplantation in children has increased the numbers of adolescents and young adults who are at an age to transfer to adult healthcare.

Objective: To determine the nature of transfer/transition of adolescents and young adults to adult healthcare.

Design: Using a qualitative approach, 24 young adults provided answers to 12 questions about their transfer to adult healthcare.