Transitioning from pediatric to adult clinic is referred to as Health care transition.  Health care transition is the process of a moving from pediatric to adult clinic with or without transferring to a new provider. It involves planning, transfer, and integration into adult-centered health care.  

The goals of health care transition are:  

1) To improve the ability of youth and young adults to manage their own health care needs and effectively use health services, 

2) To provide a process in pediatric and adult health care practices prepare for this transition. 

For more information see: https://www.gottransition.org/six-core-elements/