title: Nurse-led management of contraceptive services.
abstract: This article discusses the role of the practice nurse (PN) in the provision of health assessment for contraceptive choices. PNs who have an extended role as an independent nurse prescriber must demonstrate the principles of safe prescribing practice, with appropriate and informed assessment of the patient's needs and risk within the limited time of a general practice appointment. With continued professional development, PNs are well placed to provide comprehensive, independent nurse-led contraceptive services.
authors.affiliation: Worcestershire.
authors.forename: Emma
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Wilson
mesh_terms: D057179:Advanced Practice Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D002983:Clinical Competence; D003267:Contraception / Q000451:nursing*; D003270:Contraceptive Agents; D003273:Contraceptive Devices; D006293:Health Promotion; D006801:Humans; D007857:Leadership; D024802:Nurse's Role; D060728:Reproductive Health; D018570:Risk Assessment; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D006113:United Kingdom
chemical_list: D003270:Contraceptive Agents
keywords: Contraception; contraceptive services; long-acting reversible contraception; practice nurses; sexual health