Often transferred, rarely transitioned: The current state of transition for young people with congenital heart disease.

A structured transition and smooth transfer can ensure that no CHD patient is ever again lost between paediatric and adult services. Networks of hub-and-spoke CHD centres may be a solution, with larger CHD centres supporting smaller/peripheral services in providing a structured transition for their patients, facilitated by telemedicine [10]. Keywords: Congenital heart disease; Transition; Education; Multi-disciplinary team; Clinical nurse specialist EN Congenital heart disease Transition Education Multi-disciplinary team Clinical nurse specialist 89 90 2 03/06/21 20210415 NES 210415 Advances in diagnosis and care, especially early diagnosis and timely repair or palliation, have led to a substantial improvement in the long-term congenital heart disease (CHD) survival. [Extracted from the article]