Review
"Provides a wealth of information...graphically illustrates the need for practitioners to be thoroughly knowledgeable." "Toni Belfield, Director of Information, Family Planning Association," September 2003
reading and a useful ready reference for all practitioners in the contraceptive field. The commonly asked [user] questions section is useful in direct client counselling but also in preparing written information. A most welcome support to clinicians in both primary and secondary care." "Alison Bigrigg, President, Faculty of Family Planning & Reproductive Health Care, Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists," October 2003
can be a potentially tricky area with many pitfalls and this is the only book that I have ever come across that seems to answer any burning questions. It is formatted in the familiar Your Questions Answered series and is a seemingly comprehensive look at contraception. It is ideal for primary care but secondary care specialists such as gynaecologists could also enjoy reading this book. As well as being a superb reference text, it is top class and is written in such a relaxed style that it is easy to just open up and read through a few sections. The questions that patients are likely to ask -with model answers are also most useful. Many GP registrars often finding contraception, a difficult subject to come to terms with and this book I would suggest is essential reading. I would also suggest that is a core element to any practice library.
" "Dr Harry Brown (GP)," Medix UK, February 2004
--This text refers to the
Paperback
edition.
Product Description
This work is a source of answers to the many types of questions asked about the reversible methods of contraception. Each chapter discusses a different type of birth control with the questions arranged in a logical order. This edition has been updated to include developments in the field of contraception. The chapter on the combined pill has been rewritten to include new information on circulatory diseases and data on breast cancer and the pill. Each chapter has been rewritten to accommodate the WHO scheme for contraindications.