Healthcare Transition Guidelines for 9- to 12-year-olds with Inherited Bleeding Disorders

The National Hemophilia Foundation’s Medical and Scientific Advisory Council has established healthcare transition guidelines for the bleeding disorders community. The Hemophilia of Georgia (HoG) Social Work team will be highlighting the key transition guidelines that you should know over the coming year.

Children aged nine to 12 with Inherited bleeding disorders should know:

• The name of hemophilia treatment center staff, including the doctor and nurse
• How to use protective gear if he/she plays sports
• The name of his/her diagnosis and how the diagnosis is treated
• What to do if he/she is having a bleed

If you or your child in this age range don’t know the answer to any of the questions above, please reach out to your HoG assigned social worker or nurse at 770-518-8272.