Steps for Contraceptive Care Delivery
Key steps in providing contraceptive services are outlined in Exhibit 8.
Exhibit 8. Key Steps in Providing Contraceptive Services
Step 1. Establish and maintain rapport with the patient.
Step 2. Personalize contraceptive discussions by asking about individuals’ contraceptive preferences, based on their desires, needs, and prior experiences.
Step 3. Collaboratively determine which contraception (if any) aligns with the patient's preferences.
Step 4. Conduct a physical assessment related to contraceptive use, when indicated.
Step 5. Provide or refer for the contraceptive method, along with instructions about correct and consistent use; help the patient develop a plan for using the selected method and for follow-up; and confirm understanding.
Source: These key steps were adapted from steps outlined in Providing Quality Family Planning: Recommendations of CDC and the U.S. Office of Population Affairs (2014). Updates were made based on recommendations from experts and then approved by the EWG.