Procedure

Contraception Counseling & Initiation Visit

A one-page care plan for patients having Contraception Counseling & Initiation Visit, covering Purpose, Prevention & Protection, Expectations & Execution, Nutrition, Next Steps & Numbers, Consistency & Clarity, Indications and Lifestyle & Long-Term Success.

In this plan

  1. Purpose, Prevention & Protection

    • I understand my contraception options (pill, patch, ring, shot, implant, IUD, barrier methods)
    • I understand how my chosen method works and how effective it is
    • I know my personal goals (pregnancy prevention, cycle control, symptom relief)
    • I understand STI protection (condoms may still be needed)
    • I bring updates on symptoms, side effects, and concerns to visits
  2. Expectations & Execution

    5 points, for partners

  3. Nutrition, Next Steps & Numbers

    4 points, for partners

  4. Consistency & Clarity

    4 points, for partners

  5. Indications

    3 points, for partners

  6. Lifestyle & Long-Term Success

    4 points, for partners

When to call the office and when to call 911: for partners

See the full plan

Contraception Counseling & Initiation Visit is one of the plans included with a partnership. Partners read every plan in full, and print any of them for a patient.

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