Rowlands, Sam (2010) Legal aspects of contraceptive implants. Journal of Family Planning and Reproductive Health Care, Vol.36 (No.4). pp. 243-248. doi:10.1783/147118910793048485

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Abstract

Key message points
- There has been litigation in relation to the three types of harm associated with contraceptive implants: non-insertion, deep insertion and nerve injury.
- Recommendations for safe clinical practice can be derived from analysis of legal cases and published case reports.
- Nerve injury has invariably been caused by clinicians without upper limb surgical skills attempting difficult removals.
- The launch of the updated single-rod implant (Nexplanon®) may hold the best possibility for harm reduction.
- Litigation in relation to side effects can lead to the withdrawal of safe and effective contraceptive products, so reducing choice for women

Item Type:	Journal Item
Subjects:	K Law > KD England and Wales R Medicine > RG Gynecology and obstetrics
Divisions:	Faculty of Medicine > Warwick Medical School
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH):	Contraceptive drug implants -- Law and legislation -- Great Britain, Medical errors -- Great Britain
Journal or Publication Title:	Journal of Family Planning and Reproductive Health Care
Publisher:	Professional, Managerial & Healthcare Publications Ltd.
ISSN:	1471-1893
Official Date:	October 2010
Dates:	Date Event October 2010 Published
Volume:	Vol.36
Number:	No.4
Number of Pages:	6
Page Range:	pp. 243-248
DOI:	10.1783/147118910793048485
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	Published
Access rights to Published version:	Restricted or Subscription Access

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