Learning Needs
Having completed this EGP Update item you may
be planning to learn new skills such as learning how to insert an
intra-uterine device. If you would like to learn how to fit the
IUS, you should contact the Faculty of Family Planning and
Reproductive Health Care www.ffprhc.org.uk for information
on training.
Are you familiar with the criteria for making urgent gynaecology
referrals in your local protocol? Check your local gynaecology
referral guidelines.
Service Needs
What access do patients in your practice have
to insertion of a Mirena coil? Is IUS insertion available within
your surgery or do you have to refer elsewhere? If it’s not
available in the surgery could or should you provide the service?
Is it easily accessible elsewhere? If you don’t know, someone at
your local primary care organisation or health board should be able
to advise you.
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EGP 1. May 2008