Recommended Resources

Power to Decide’s easy-to-use search tool featuring the most comprehensive directory of trusted (and verified) abortion service providers and assistance resources in the United States, available in both English and Spanish.

Power to Decide’s patient-facing tool that offers detailed information on every birth control method available in the United States and it’s 100% accurate and unboring.

Gold standard for helping providers determine the safety of contraceptive methods for patients with specific medical conditions or characteristics, supporting informed, patient-centered counseling and care. We link directly to the document to ensure providers continue to have access to this critical resource.

Useful summary chart of the U.S. MEC for quick reference of frequently encountered medical conditions

A complementary document to the U.S. MEC. Provides relevant guidance on the initiation and ongoing use of contraceptive methods, with practical recommendations for managing common clinical scenarios.

Link to download the app version of the U.S. MEC & SPR. Essential tool for clinic days. Can also be found directly through the app stores.

Clinical and service delivery standards from the National Abortion Federation, covering all aspects of abortion care to ensure safety, effectiveness, patient-centered counseling, and compliance with best practices. Excellent as a resource for clinical care and for supporting the development of protocols and procedures.

A comprehensive guidefor healthcare providers on abortion care, covering clinical skills, patient-centered counseling, and systems-based practice to support safe, high-quality, and equitable abortion services. Important training guide and clinical reference for all things abortion-realted.

Free, confidential hotline for healthcare providers nationwide. Connect with specialists based out of UCSF to discuss sexual and reproductive health questions – all by phone.

Best practices for delivering client-centered SRH care, including contraceptive services, pregnancy testing and counseling, STI services, and preconception health. Particularly relelvant for Title X and Community Clinic settings, but great resource for all!

Go-to guidelines for evidence-based recommendations for prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of STIs

Link to download the app version of the STI Tx Guidelines. Another essential tool for clinic days. Can also be found directly through the app stores.

Easy to reference summary chart of the comprehensive STI guidelines

Practical document with step-by-step guidance and sample questions to help gather a inclusive and patient-centered sexual history. 5Ps are particularly helpful for concrete language suggestions

Evidence-based recommendations for managing abnormal cervical cancer screening results, using a patient’s individual risk profile to guide follow-up, surveillance, and treatment decisions. The go-to for managing pap results

App version of the ASCCP Guidelines. Must have for busy clinic days