New EC guidelines template

ByCristina Puig

ECEC is excited to introduce a new guidelines template, which intends to aid in the development or updating of EC guidelines in European countries according to the best available evidence. Download emergency contrantraception: A guideline for service provision in Europe here.

Developed with the support of the European Society of Contraception, this tool addresses the key issues that should be included in all clinical EC guidelines.

Please contact us at info@ec-ec.org if interested in translating or adapting this guide for your country.

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