RCGP response to the Department of
Health's call for more contraceptive injections and
implants
06/02/08
Professor Steve Field, Chair of the Royal
College of General Practitioners (RCGP), said:
“GPs across the country are working closely
with their teams and practice nurses to provide comprehensive
contraceptive care for their patients. This high quality care
is not simply about prescribing the pill but about providing advice
on alternative contraception methods, prevention of sexually
acquired infections and pre-conception care.
“We welcome any move that will help raise
awareness of contraception care amongst the public and health care
professionals; we must do everything we possibly can to reduce the
unacceptably high pregnancy rate in this country.
"Contraceptive care is covered in depth and
assessed rigorously in GP training. Contraceptive services
are a key part of a practice’s workload and I know that GPs have
been working very hard with their patients to design services that
are more accessible and focused on the needs of the
population.”
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For more information please contact the RCGP press office 020 7344
3129 or press@rcgp.org.uk