Mechanisms of action, effectiveness and UKMEC course for Medical Doctors
This session will give an overview of the contraceptive choices that are currently available and explore their effectiveness. It will outline the principles of assessment so that safe contraceptive choices can be offered using evidence-based guidance. The session will also discuss the mechanisms for initiating and switching methods.
By the end of this session you will be able to:
- 3.1.1 Demonstrate how to use current UK Medical Eligibility Criteria (UKMEC) to establish patients’ medical eligibility for each method
- 3.1.2 List all methods of contraception currently used in the UK
- 3.1.3 Explain primary modes of action of all methods
- 3.1.4 Explain the relative effectiveness of the different methods (typical use vs perfect use)
- 3.1.5 Describe the principles of quick-starting and bridging contraception
- 3.1.6 Explain how to switch between different methods of contraception safely
It is estimated that about half of all pregnancies in the UK are unplanned. Although not all unplanned pregnancies are unwanted, planning pregnancy has enormous health and social benefits.
Ruth is a Nurse Team Leader in Sexual Health, and actively campaigns for women’s health, through her role on the RCN Womens Health Forum Committee.
She is a South East representative for BASH’s special interest group for Sexual Health Advisors and Nurses (SHAN) and she has contributed to a wide range of resources and publications.
- Anaesthesia Fundamentals | Physiology | Transfusio...
- Posted By eIntegrity Healthcare e-Learning
- Posted Date: 2024-11-13
- Location:Online
- This session describes the immediate, early and late complications of transfusion, as well as the complications of massive blood transfusion.
- Anaesthesia Fundamentals | Physiology | Transfusio...
- Posted By eIntegrity Healthcare e-Learning
- Posted Date: 2024-11-13
- Location:Online
- This session covers the immunology of transfusion, focusing on the most clinically-significant red blood cell antigen systems, ABO and Rhesus. Affiliated antibody systems and compatibility between individuals with these blood groups will also be described
- Anaesthesia Fundamentals | Physiology | Red Blood ...
- Posted By eIntegrity Healthcare e-Learning
- Posted Date: 2024-11-13
- Location:Online
- This session covers the structure and function of the erythrocyte, focusing on the biochemistry and physiology of normal haemoglobin. It will also describe the pathophysiology of the haemoglobinopathies and thalassaemias.
- Anaesthesia Fundamentals | Physiology | Metabolic ...
- Posted By eIntegrity Healthcare e-Learning
- Posted Date: 2024-11-13
- Location:Online
- This session provides an overview of the basic metabolic pathways and metabolic reactions. It also explains how the body produces and stores energy obtained from the main fuel sources — carbohydrates, proteins and fats.
- Anaesthesia Fundamentals | Physiology | Physiology...
- Posted By eIntegrity Healthcare e-Learning
- Posted Date: 2024-11-13
- Location:Online
- This session describes the physiology of nausea and vomiting. Topics covered include swallowing reflex, barrier pressure, agonist/receptor systems, afferent and efferent pathways and causes and consequences of postoperative nausea and vomiting.
