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Rowlands, Sam (2010) Legal aspects of contraceptive implants. Journal of Family Planning and Reproductive Health Care, Vol.36 (No.4). pp. 243-248. ISSN 1471-1893

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Official URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1783/147118910793048485

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:

Page Range:

pp. 243-248

Identification Number:

10.1783/147118910793048485

Status:

Peer Reviewed

Publication Status:

Published

Access rights to Published version:

Restricted or Subscription Access

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