Mechanisms of action, effectiveness and UKMEC course
This session will give an overview of the contraceptive choices that are currently available and explore their effectiveness. It will outline the principles of assessment so that safe contraceptive choices can be offered using evidence-based guidance. The session will also discuss the mechanisms for initiating and switching methods.
By the end of this session you will be able to:
- 3.1.1 Demonstrate how to use current UK Medical Eligibility Criteria (UKMEC) to establish patients’ medical eligibility for each method
- 3.1.2 List all methods of contraception currently used in the UK
- 3.1.3 Explain primary modes of action of all methods
- 3.1.4 Explain the relative effectiveness of the different methods (typical use vs perfect use)
- 3.1.5 Describe the principles of quick-starting and bridging contraception
- 3.1.6 Explain how to switch between different methods of contraception safely
It is estimated that about half of all pregnancies in the UK are unplanned. Although not all unplanned pregnancies are unwanted, planning pregnancy has enormous health and social benefits.
Ruth is a Nurse Team Leader in Sexual Health, and actively campaigns for women’s health, through her role on the RCN Womens Health Forum Committee.
She is a South East representative for BASH’s special interest group for Sexual Health Advisors and Nurses (SHAN) and she has contributed to a wide range of resources and publications.
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- This session gives an orientation into anatomy and pathology, concentrating on computerized tomography (CT) imaging of the brain.
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- This session gives a basic introduction to cross-sectional imaging, an overview of the technology involved in generating computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) studies.
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- This session aims to introduce the fundamentals of abdominal radiographs. This includes the techniques of image acquisition, basic anatomy as seen on an abdominal radiograph and subsequent interpretation of the pathological findings.
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