Development of clinical pathways for long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs).
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©FSRH J Fam Plann Reprod Health Care 2008: 34(2) Why was the change needed? Long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs) are underused and many health professionals do not feel confident about how best to provide them. In 2003, Gloucestershire Sexual Health Services were successful in bidding for a programme for the National Primary Care Contracting Collaborative. This was to improve the provision for LARCs, develop user-friendly sexual health services, and ensure easy access to a full choice of providers.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The journal of family planning and reproductive health care
دوره 34 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2008