A Step Towards Informed Decision
Making on Contraception:
Resources for Physicians and Patients

Overview

Welcome to A Step Towards Informed Decision Making on Contraception: Resources for Physicians and Patients. ACHL has partnered with IJCP Group, a leading healthcare communications company in India, as well as FOGSI's Public Awareness Committee & Family Welfare Committee, and the Indian Medical Association (IMA New Delhi Branch) on the development of these educational materials.

These educational materials are intended for healthcare providers and patients in India. The clinician education includes a certified video-based faculty panel discussion and a CME-certified discussion guide, as well as an expert video roundtable with FOGSI and IMA leaders and video blogs of Dr. Nandita Palshetkar, one of the leading OB-GYNs currently practicing in India.

Patient educational materials include a discussion guide and patient video blogs (vlogs).

PHYSICIAN ACTIVITIES

ACCREDITED EDUCATION
Watch Dr. Madhu Aggarwal and Dr. Pratibha Burli, two leading OB-GYNs currently practicing in the United States, explore shared-decision making for improving reproductive health.
Evaluating the many different modern contraception options currently available to women can be challenging for both clinicians and patients when making informed decisions. This resource is intended to help guide your discussions about contraception with your patients to help optimize outcomes.
PHYSICIAN DISCUSSION GUIDE
NON-ACCREDITED EDUCATION
The following video includes renowned Indian OB-GYNs discussing contraception methods across women’s reproductive lifespan, misuse of contraception, dispelling common myths, and talking with your patients:
  • Dr. Narendra Malhotra: Former National President FOGSI
  • Dr. K K Aggarwal: Past National President IMA
  • Dr. Jaideep Malhotra: President FOGSI
  • Dr. R N Tandon (Host): Secretary General IMA
Here you’ll find several video interview clips featuring Dr. Nandita Palshetkar, (Incoming President FOGSI) one of the most renowned OB-GYNs currently practicing in India, as she discusses methods of contraception, emergency contraception use, the role of primary health workers, and advice to young women/unmarried women who may be uncomfortable asking about contraceptive care from a healthcare professional.

PATIENT RESOURCES

Listen to other patients’ points of view as they provide unique perspectives on making their contraceptive choices. In addition to these helpful videos, it is a companion patient discussion guide designed to help patients and their spouses/partners make informed decisions about family planning choices.
PATIENT DISCUSSION GUIDE
Listen to personal stories from other women who share their experiences and steps they took to ensure they used safe and effective birth control.

FACULTY

Madhu Aggarwal, MD

Obstetrician/Gynecologist
Weirton Medical Center
Weirton, WV

Pratibha Burli, MD

Clinical Assistant Professor
Indiana University School of Medicine
Obstetrician/Gynecologist
Indiana University Health Physicians
Indianapolis, IN

Dr. K. K. Aggarwal

Padma Shri Awardee,
Immediate Past President,
IMA & Sr. Physician and Lifestyle
Interventional Cardiologist
MBBS, MD

Dr. Jaideep Malhotra

Infertility Specialist, Gynaecologist, Obstetrician Global Rainbow Hospitals, Agra & Rainbow IVF, Dental and Cosmetology, Delhi. MBBS, MD-Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Dr. Narendra Malhotra

Obstetrician, Gynaecologist Global Rainbow Hospitals, Agra & Rainbow IVF, Dental and Cosmetology, Delhi. MBBS, MD-Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Dr. Nandita Palshetkar

Laparoscopic Surgeon (Obstetrics & Surgeon), Infertility specialist Professor of OBGY, Dr D. Y. Patil Medical College, Navi Mumbai Physician, infertility unit, Lilavati Hospital Mumbai, Fortis group of hospitals Delhi, Mumbai, Chandigarh & Gurgaon; and the Dr D. Y. Patil hospital and medical research centre, Navi Mumbai. MBBS, MD-Obstetrics & Gynaecology, FCPS-Mid & Gynae, FICOG

Dr. R. N. Tandon

Hon. Secretary General, IMA & Consultant Surgeon M.S. Surgery