A request for contraception is a common reason for consultation in general practice. As there are many different contraceptive methods, each with their own limitations, you should know about all of them so you can offer patients an informed choice.
History
Main points to consider:
- Age of patient – if under 16 years, are they Fraser competent? A competent person:
- Is able to understand and retain the information pertinent to the decision about their care, as well as the consequences of not having treatment.
- Is able to use this information to consider whether or not they should consent to the intervention offered.
- Is able to communicate their wishes.
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- Is able to understand and retain the information pertinent to the decision about their care, as well as the consequences of not having treatment.
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