Obstetrician-Gynecologist how-to

How to Counsel on Contraception

Good counseling fits patient goals.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Good counseling fits patient goals. In short: ask; explain; discuss, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Ask about goals and health.

  2. Explain options by effectiveness.

  3. Discuss side effects.

  4. Address concerns.

  5. Choose together.

  6. Plan follow-up.

Safety reminders for obstetrician-gynecologists

  • Follow obstetric emergency drills
  • Use time-outs in surgery
  • Follow infection control
  • Monitor fetal and maternal vital signs

Prenatal care · Cesarean section · Preeclampsia · Gestational diabetes · Pap test · HPV: see the full obstetrician-gynecologist glossary.

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