FSRH Guideline Public Consultation: Emergency Contraception
Date: 10 Nov 2016
Type: FSRH News and Information
The FSRH Guideline, Emergency Contraception, is now open for public consultation.The CEU welcomes feedback on the draft of this guideline by 5pm 8th December 2016. Comments received after this date cannot be accepted.
The FSRH Guideline Emergency Contraception is now open for public consultation. The CEU welcomes feedback on the draft of this guideline by 5pm 8th December 2016. Comments received after this date cannot be accepted.
This new guideline has been developed by the FSRH and brings together evidence and expert opinion on the provision of emergency contraception to women following unprotected sexual intercourse (UPSI). The guideline was developed with a team of experts in the relevant fields and has been extensively peer reviewed in accordance with methodology used for developing FSRH Clinical Guidelines.
This guideline is intended for UK clinicians including sexual and reproductive health (SRH) clinicians, pharmacists, general practitioners (GP), nurses, and any other healthcare professional involved in advising and caring for women who present for emergency contraception. Typical settings where this guidance would be relevant include pharmacies, general practice, accident and emergency departments and sexual health clinics.
Please find attached the draft guideline and a feedback form that must be used when submitting your comments. Please email CEU.Chalmers@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk if you have any queries or to submit your completed feedback form.