Advancing Women's Health Through Medical Education: A Systems Approach in Family Planning and Abortion

Advancing Women's Health Through Medical Education: A Systems Approach in Family Planning and Abortion
ISBN-10
1108879462
ISBN-13
9781108879460
Category
Medical
Language
English
Published
2021-07-31
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Authors
Uta Landy, Philip D Darney, Jody Steinauer

Description

Neither legalization of abortion nor scientific and political advances in contraception and abortion ensure that training and research in family planning are routinely integrated into medical education. Without integration, subsequent generations of healthcare professionals are not prepared to incorporate evidence-based family planning into their practices, teaching, or research. Omission of this crucial component prevents the cultural and professional normalization of an often stigmatized and embattled aspect of women's health. Taking the successful US-based Ryan and Family Planning Fellowship programs as templates for training, teaching, and academic leadership, this book describes the integration of family planning and pregnancy termination into curricula with an international outlook. With an evidence- and systems-based approach, the book is a unique and practical guide to inspire and train the next generation of healthcare professionals.

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