Objectives
After completing this unit, you will be able to achieve the following objectives:
Knowledge:
To determine which patients are appropriate candidates for IUD placement
To understand the risks and benefits of IUD insertion
To understand the correct procedure for the insertion of the progestin-releasing and copper-releasing IUDs
To know how to appropriately document the procedure of IUD placement
To know how to appropriately respond if complications arise following the IUD insertion
Skills:
To be able to organize the steps required to correctly perform an IUD insertion
To be able to articulate the risks and benefits of IUD placement as related to obtaining patient consent for the procedure
To be able to apply knowledge of IUD placement to a clinical scenario
Attitudes:
To express self-confidence in applying knowledge of the IUD placement and documentation of the procedure to a clinical skills application
To recognize when to refer patients to gynecology specialists if complications arise