Guest: Edmund Kim, MD

The COVID-19 pandemic impacted the way contraceptive care was offered to patients, with many offices turning to telemedicine.1 Telemedicine can be used while still offering long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) options by implementing a hybrid model for care.2,3 This type of approach consists first of a telemedicine appointment to counsel patients on all appropriate contraceptive options and, if necessary, an in-person appointment to initiate any contraceptive method that requires placement by a healthcare provider.2,3 To learn more about how you can incorporate this model into your practice, tune in to hear Dr. Edmund Kim share his approach and how the use of a hybrid model has enabled him to continue to offer all contraceptive options, including LARCs.2-4

References:
1. Comfort AB, Rao L, Goodman S, et al. Assessing differences in contraceptive provision through telemedicine among reproductive health providers during the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States. Reprod Health. 2022;19(1):99.

2. Stifani BM, Madden T, Micks E, et al. Society of Family Planning clinical recommendations: contraceptive care in the context of pandemic response. Contraception. 2022;113:1–12.

3. Prioritization of in-person and virtual visits during COVID-19: a decision-making guide for staff. Family Planning National Training Center. Accessed December 15, 2022.