Family planning practice guidelines for HIO [Health Insurance Organization] service providers

Intended for use by clinic medical staff, the report gives instructions on providing the following types of contraceptives: birth control pills, IUD"s, injectables, condoms, and vaginal foaming tablets. Patients desiring NORPLANT or other contraceptive services unavailable at the polyclinic will be referred to other facilities. For each available method, the report provides a general description, failure rates, contraindications, directions for use, and advice on handling new acceptors as well as continuing users. The report also contains sections on dealing with clients who are breastfeeding and on managing common gynecological conditions, including trichomonas vaginitis, candidiasis, bacterial vaginosis, gonorrhoea, and chlamydia. Infection control practices for clinic staff are also covered.