adolescent health passport
A portable health record system designed to track adolescent health information across multiple providers and facilitate care transitions.
Full Definition
An adolescent health passport is a comprehensive, portable documentation system that consolidates key health information for teenagers transitioning between pediatric and adult care or moving between healthcare systems. The passport typically includes immunization records, growth charts, developmental milestones, mental health screenings, sexual health history, and chronic condition management plans. This tool addresses the unique challenges of adolescent healthcare, where patients may see multiple specialists and transition between different care models. The passport format emphasizes patient ownership of health information and supports continuity of care during a critical developmental period when healthcare needs are complex and rapidly changing.
Usage
Usage note: Lowercase when used generically; may be capitalized when referring to specific program names.
In Context
- "The adolescent health passport should be updated annually and reviewed during each major care transition." — Clinical guideline
- "Encourage patients to maintain their adolescent health passport as they prepare for college and adult healthcare providers." — Patient counseling note