Sexual Health & Family Planning Australia recently launched the 2nd edition of this leading practice resource for medical and sexual health professionals, which is available now from your local sexual health and family planning organisation:

• Australian Capital Territory
• New South Wales
• Northern Territory
• Queensland
• South Australia
• Tasmania
• Victoria
• Western Australia

Co-authored by medical experts from the State and Territory Member Organisations of SH&FPA, the second edition has been updated to include the latest international research and expert opinion of all methods of contraception.

The Handbook supports optimal clinical practice, providing GPs and nurses with the latest evidence-based consensus recommendations on contraceptives in the Australian setting.

Key features include:

• Comprehensive information on contraceptive options, including advantages and contraindications
• Prescribing in special circumstances (eg young women, women post partum)
• New practice recommendations
• Essential drug interaction information
• Comprehensive guidelines for patients with complex medical conditions (eg thromboembolism, diabetes, HIV)
• Alternative contraceptive technologies

For more information, download the Contraception: an Australian clinical practice handbook (2nd Edition) flyer (PDF: 128kb)