This is a timely study that highlights a group of patients that clearly meet the age
criteria of being adults (age over 18 yr), per medical guidelines. This, however,
does not necessarily mean that they have the mental capacity to function as adults.
The literature is lacking with respect to a review of the young adult population,
specifically the age range defined by the authors.
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Published online: April 14, 2017
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