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DrRichardMa

Faculty of Medicine, School of Public Health

Honorary Clinical Research Fellow
 
 
 
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@article{Ma:2016:10.1080/17571472.2016.1209875,
author = {Ma, R and Shah, R},
doi = {10.1080/17571472.2016.1209875},
journal = {London Journal of Primary Care},
pages = {85--90},
title = {Are medical educators in general practice untapped potential to increase training capacity in sexual and reproductive healthcare? Results of a survey in London, UK},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17571472.2016.1209875},
volume = {8},
year = {2016}
}
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TY  - JOUR
AB  - BackgroundLong waiting times for training in sexual and reproductive healthcare (SRH) including long acting reversible contraception (LARC) might lead to attrition from training programmes, leading to reduced capacity for sexual health services, and reduced access to such contraception for women.SettingGeneral practice in London, UK.QuestionCan medical educators in general practice be used as untapped potential to train other health care professionals in sexual and reproductive healthcare?MethodWe conducted an online survey to find out the qualifications, skills and willingness of established educators in primary care in London to train other clinicians in sexual and reproductive healthcare, including LARC.ResultsWe received 124 responses from medical educators (10.1% response rate from general practitioner (GP) trainers and 59.0% of clinical supervisors for Foundation Year doctors). 86 (69.9%) had diploma of the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (DFSRH) qualification and further 18 (14.6%) were interested in obtaining this qualification. Eleven respondents were trained to fit intrauterine contraception only, three for contraceptive implants only and 37 were trained to fit both. 50 (40.3%) of 124 respondents were willing get involved in DFSRH training; 74% of these were willing to teach on any component of DFSRH including LARC.DiscussionThere is a shortage of training places and long waiting list for clinicians who wish to train in SRH. This survey suggests there is a pool of GP educators with skills and experience in SRH and are willing to train others. This can potentially increase the training capacity and improve overall access to good contraception and LARC for women.Keywords: Contraception, professional education, general practice, reproductive health, sexually transmitted diseasesImpact statementStrategies to reduce unplanned pregnancies and abortions must include timely access to information and wide range of contraception including LARC for wome
AU  - Ma,R
AU  - Shah,R
DO  - 10.1080/17571472.2016.1209875
EP  - 90
PY  - 2016///
SN  - 1757-1472
SP  - 85
TI  - Are medical educators in general practice untapped potential to increase training capacity in sexual and reproductive healthcare? Results of a survey in London, UK
T2  - London Journal of Primary Care
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17571472.2016.1209875
UR  - http://hdl.handle.net/10044/1/39075
VL  - 8
ER  -
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