by Dr Anne Huson
There has recently been a significant amount of publicity about the "Morning
After Pill" being available from chemists. Whilst we appreciate that some women
may prefer to buy it from chemists, we would like to make you aware of the following
facts:
- All the Doctors in this practice prescribe the Morning After Pill
- The Morning After Pill is available to any woman regardless of her age
- The Morning After Pill can be prescribed to girls under 16 years of age in
complete confidence, using guidelines that have been established for many years
- The Morning After Pill is effective if taken within 72 hours following unprotected
sexual intercourse. It is, however, most effective when taken as soon as possible
after the event
- If you require the Morning After Pill please ask the receptionist for an
urgent appointment. If you feel you can explain what it is about it certainly
helps to fast-track you through the appointment system. If not, please just say
that it is about a confidential matter
- At weekends there is an Emergency Surgery on a Saturday morning, and at other
times women requiring this service should phone the practice number during the
daytime, when appropriate arrangements will be made
As Doctors, we hope that our patients would feel free to come and discuss all
aspects of contraception with us and our Practice Nurses.
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