It was intended to be used by those who need immediate answers to questions about a client's condition or a contraceptive method but cannot wait for an answer until getting to a library or other reference material. The PocketGuide has been used in this way but clinicians throughout the world have found additional uses as well. For example, the PocketGuide is used in many inservice and preservice training programs as a reference manual. To make this valuable information available to a wider audience, we have created this online version.
Guidance is provided for commonly encountered clinical conditions as well as rare medical problems.
When information about a specific contraceptive method is required. For each method, information such as the mechanism of action, characteristics and conditions requiring precaution is followed by instructions for management of common side effects and other problems. To correct these problems, the information in the PocketGuide is limited to the essentials. A detailed table of contents makes it easy to find what is needed for a given clinical situation while links guide the user to additional information. Contraceptive Methods A contraindication is a condition or a disease that makes a drug or treatment unsafe or inadvisable for a client.