Dec 01
End Healthcare Discrimination For Transgender People
A 2012 policy resolution calling for the AAFP to recognize and support basic primary care treatment and insurance coverage of transgender people.
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Dec 01
Contraceptive Pearl: Diabetes and Contraception Use
Unplanned pregnancy among women with diabetes mellitus poses serious risks to both the mother and the fetus. Contraception is a critical and often over looked component of diabetes management. The Contraceptive Pearl covers contraceptive options for women with diabetes.
Dec 01
Stop State Legislators From Practicing Medicine Without a License
A 2012 policy resolution calling for the AAFP to support litigation to block implementation of state and/or federal laws that restrict the privacy of physician-patient-family relationships.
Dec 01
Ensure Confidential Health Care for Minors and Adults Insured as Dependents
A 2012 policy resolution asking the AAFP to support policies that expand protections for minors accessing confidential care.
Nov 01
Contraceptive Pearl: Contraception and the Affordable Care Act
This Contraceptive Pearl covers what the Affordable Care Act (ACA) means for birth control access.
Oct 01
Contraceptive Pearl: What Should My Patient Do If She Vomits After Taking Her Birth Control Pill?
This Contraceptive Pearl covers what to counsel patients who vomited their contraceptive pill.
Sep 01
Contraceptive Pearl: Post-Abortion Contraception
Women may ovulate soon after an abortion. Many patients presenting for pregnancy termination are dissatisfied with their current contraceptive method and open to making a change. This Contraceptive Pearl covers post-abortion contraceptive options.
Jul 01
Contraceptive Pearl: Non-pharmacologic Pain Management
IUD or implant insertion may cause pain, anxiety, and fear. This Contraceptive Pearl covers interpersonal techniques clinicians can use to reduce patients’ perception of pain.
Jun 01
Contraceptive Pearl: Breastfeeding and Birth Control
After pregnancy, breastfeeding can work in conjunction with birth control, or even on its own as birth control. Learn more about the intersection between breastfeeding and birth control in this Contraceptive Pearl.
May 01
Contraceptive Pearl: Can You Insert An IUD In A Single Visit?
This Contraceptive Pearl explores IUD insertion, with overviews of reasons one might want an IUD inserted and some of the many pros of this type of contraception.