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Confused about how each contraceptives works? Trying to get your head around which emergency contraception someone should use?
Join Teaching Things āØTHIS THURSDAY 6-7 PM ON MEDALL āØ as we cover ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUTā¦CONTRACEPTION! š
Perfect for medical students sitting the UKMLA and OSCEs!
Join our final year medics, Izzy and Maria, as they dive into essential topics such as regular and emergency contraception, navigating domestic violence issues, and understanding Fraser guidelines.
This session is crucial for your medical training and will equip you with practical knowledge for real-world scenarios! Understanding various contraceptive methods will allow you to effectively promote patient-centered care by having full insight into the benefits, side effects, and implications of different contraceptives.
š„š„ Donāt miss out on the chance to ask questions and engage with your peers! All slides and recordings will be available on our MedAll after the session, and you can check out our full schedule of upcoming sessions! Remember to sign up to the session on MedAll!
ššWe canāt wait to see you all there! Feel free to reach out with any questions or feedback by DM on Instagram @uclteachingthings šš
Learning objectives
- Understand and explain the different types of contraceptives available, their mechanisms of action, effectiveness, and potential side effects.
- Enhance awareness of the socio-cultural, economic, and personal factors that affect contraceptive choices in different population demographics.
- Develop skills in patient-centered communication regarding contraception, including advising patients about their options and their possible impacts on health and lifestyle.
- Interpret and apply the latest clinical guidelines regarding contraception to practice, ensuring the most current, effective patient care.
- Assess, manage, or refer more complex cases involving therapeutic or emotional challenges related to contraception, such as failure, side effects, or the need for emergency contraception.