Emergency contraception-clinical and ethical aspects

Legal , Ethical and Regulatory Aspects of Introducing Emergency Contraception in the Philippines

International Family Planning Perspectives where abortion is legally prohibited,2 the sale of hormonal drugs for emergency contraception is permitted. Such regulatory approval for emergency contraception enables health providers, including pharmacists, to be trained to help women use such methods safely and effectively. The question of when contraception ends and abortion begins may affect how ...

Ethical aspects of clinical chemistry.

The work performed by the clinical chemist may deeply affect the decisions of the doctor and the well-being of the patient. Yet in contrast to the doctor and to the nurse the clinical chemist usually has no personal relationship with the patient. Being encumbered by much technology and anonymity is itself a reason for scrutinising his involvement in issues of health care ethics. This is an atte...

Ethical and legal aspects of clinical trials.

Emergency contraception.

Emergency contraception is used to prevent pregnancy after a coital act not adequately protected by a regular method of contraception. In contrast to early medical abortion, emergency contraception prevents a pregnancy from starting and does not disrupt an established pregnancy. The most commonly used approaches consist of two oral doses of contraceptive steroids. The levonorgestrel-only regime...

Emergency contraception?

My girlfriend and I had sex twice one night ? the second time, we had to change condoms because she was dry and the lubricant had run out. Before I put the second condom on, she asked me to "put it in" without it on for a few seconds; which I did ? not entirely all the way though. I instantly realized the mistake and withdrew. Naturally, as I expect, there is a small chance this could have gott...