Recent updates to the primary care clinical guidelines for contraception provide essential advice for GPs in family practice to help you to make evidence-based, patient-centred treatment decisions regarding contraception options.
In this HealthCert GP Update, Dr Simone Gonzo covers the latest updates to the clinical guidelines for contraception — providing a clear, practical overview tailored for busy GPs.
For further learning, explore the Primary Certificate of Family Planning for Women short course. 🎓 3 modules | 30.5 CPD hours
Full GP Update video
Below, watch the full expert presentation and Q&A with Dr Simone Gonzo.
What you will learn
Explore the complexities of contraception options, including:
- Combined hormonal contraception
- Intrauterine contraception
- Progestogen-only pills
- Progestogen-only implants
- Progestogen-only injectable contraception
- Barrier methods
- Fertility awareness methods
- Quick starting contraception
- Emergency contraception
- Tubal ligation and vasectomy
Watch this essential GP Update to enhance your ability to manage contraception through all stages of your patients' lives.
Useful resources
Want to explore more GP Updates? Watch our full series here.
Bonus GP Update resources
Make it easier to apply these guidelines in your practice with additional resources:
- Key takeaways factsheet: A one-page summary of the most important changes. Download >
- FAQ sheet: The most common questions from GPs in the live session, answered by Dr Simone Gonzo. Download >
Next steps in your learning journey
🎓 Primary Certificate of Family Planning for Women
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🎓 Certificate Courses in Sexual & Reproductive Health
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🎓 HealthCert 365 subscription
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You can self-record CPD for this HealthCert GP Update. If you consume educational content on this blog, you can Quick Log CPD hours with the RACGP/ACRRM via the usual self-submission process. You will be asked to reflect on what you have learned, and you will require supporting evidence such as a screenshot. For more information, view the: RACGP CPD guide | ACRRM CPD guide
About the presenter
Dr Simone Gonzo began working in healthcare as a registered nurse in hospitals throughout Queensland in 2003. After making the change to medicine, she graduated with an MBBS from The University of Queensland in 2010 and gained FRACGP in 2015. Dr Gonzo enjoys all aspects of general practice including family health, mental health, chronic disease management, and complex primary care. She also has a special interest in teaching and training GP registrars and medical students. Dr Gonzo is a champion of general practice and promotes the importance of this specialty in the healthcare landscape.
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