The scenario:
A 24 year-old patient (she/her) comes into clinic. During the visit, she expresses interest in starting on a hormonal implant. She was diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) six months ago and is currently taking hydroxychloroquine. The patient reports no history of low platelets, but she doesn’t know her antibody status at the time of the visit. She reports no other medical conditions or current medications.
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