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Service Exclusion for Safety

By excluding certain medical services linked to observed complications, the organization improves patient safety and trust, because avoiding high-risk interventions aligns with their clinical experience and duty to prevent harm. This strategy involves deliberately not offering specific reproductive health services, such as IUD or implant insertions, due to firsthand observations of adverse outcomes. Unlike organizations that offer comprehensive contraceptive options, this approach prioritizes caution and patient well-being based on clinical experience, reflecting a risk-averse model grounded in direct service delivery insights.

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activities of orgs running this strategy

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  • Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening LIFE CHOICES WOMEN'S CLINIC
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    Provides breast exams for $35 and Pap smears to screen for cervical cancer by collecting cervical cells. Also issues mammogram orders for patients to schedule at external radiology clinics.
  • Contraceptive Device Removal LIFE CHOICES WOMEN'S CLINIC
    direct service
    Provides services for the removal of IUDs and birth control implants, including referrals for ultrasound-guided IUD removal when necessary.
  • Contraceptive Device Removal LIFE CHOICES WOMEN'S CLINIC
    direct service
    Provides IUD removal services for a fee of $35.00 per office visit, offering referrals for ultrasound-guided removal if necessary. They also offer birth control implant removal services for $100 at their two Phoenix locations.
  • Contraceptive Device Removal Services LIFE CHOICES WOMEN'S CLINIC
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    Offers removal of IUDs for $35 and birth control implants for $100 at two Phoenix locations. Provides referrals for ultrasound-guided IUD removal when standard removal is not possible.
  • Early Pregnancy and Miscarriage Support Services LIFE CHOICES WOMEN'S CLINIC
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    Provides pregnancy options consultations, second opinions for threatened miscarriages, post-miscarriage exams, and support during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. Also offers OB referrals and prenatal vitamins.
  • Fertility Awareness Education LIFE CHOICES WOMEN'S CLINIC
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    Offers family planning resources and teaching sessions on the Billings Ovulation Method to help women prevent pregnancy by recognizing natural hormonal patterns without chemical birth control.
  • HPV and External Genital Warts Care LIFE CHOICES WOMEN'S CLINIC
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    Diagnoses and treats external genital warts caused by HPV using cryotherapy. Provides related diagnosis and treatment as part of women’s health services.
  • Limited Obstetric Ultrasound Services LIFE CHOICES WOMEN'S CLINIC
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    Offers limited ultrasound exams starting at 7 weeks after the last normal period to confirm intrauterine pregnancy, assess viability, estimate due dates, and evaluate miscarriage risk. Services require a prior positive pregnancy test and are available for $30.
  • Limited Obstetric Ultrasounds LIFE CHOICES WOMEN'S CLINIC
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    Conducts limited ultrasounds after pregnancy confirmation to check viability, assess miscarriage risk, confirm pregnancy dating, and ensure the pregnancy is located in the uterus. Ultrasounds are offered for $30, often on the same visit as a positive pregnancy test, and are available at 7 weeks after a patient's last normal period.
  • Limited Obstetric Ultrasounds LIFE CHOICES WOMEN'S CLINIC
    direct service
    Conducts limited ultrasounds after pregnancy confirmation to check viability, assess miscarriage risk, confirm dating, and ensure the pregnancy is located in the uterus, typically at 7 weeks after the last normal period.
  • Natural Family Planning Education LIFE CHOICES WOMEN'S CLINIC
    direct service
    Offers family planning resources, including teaching sessions for the Billings Ovulation Method for $35 per session, to help women prevent pregnancy without chemical birth control by recognizing natural hormonal patterns.
  • Non-Hormonal Fertility Management Education LIFE CHOICES WOMEN'S CLINIC
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    Teaches the Billings Ovulation Method as a natural, non-hormonal family planning option. Offers instructional sessions for $35 each to help women track fertility through hormonal patterns.
  • Pregnancy Support and Referrals LIFE CHOICES WOMEN'S CLINIC
    direct service
    Provides pregnancy options consultations, second opinions for threatened miscarriages, post-miscarriage exams, prenatal vitamins, and referrals for OB care and AHCCCS enrollment.
  • Pregnancy Support and Referrals LIFE CHOICES WOMEN'S CLINIC
    direct service
    Offers pregnancy options consultations, provides second opinions for threatened miscarriages, conducts exams after miscarriages, and educates clients on applying for AHCCCS and other prenatal programs. They also provide OB referrals for prenatal care, resources for AHCCCS denials, and prenatal vitamins.
  • Pregnancy Testing and Confirmation LIFE CHOICES WOMEN'S CLINIC
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    Provides free walk-in clinical grade urine and blood pregnancy testing at two Phoenix, AZ locations, with services available Monday through Saturday. Also offers pregnancy verifications for AHCCCS and supports clients in early pregnancy confirmation.
  • Pregnancy Testing and Verification LIFE CHOICES WOMEN'S CLINIC
    direct service
    Provides free clinical grade urine pregnancy tests on a walk-in basis, blood pregnancy tests to monitor HCG levels, and pregnancy verifications for AHCCCS. These services are available at their North 7th Street office.
  • Pregnancy Testing and Verification LIFE CHOICES WOMEN'S CLINIC
    direct service
    Provides free clinical grade urine pregnancy tests on a walk-in basis, blood pregnancy tests to monitor HCG levels, and pregnancy verifications for AHCCCS.
  • Prenatal Program Navigation and Referrals LIFE CHOICES WOMEN'S CLINIC
    direct service
    Helps clients apply for AHCCCS and other prenatal programs, provides resources for AHCCCS denials, and issues referrals for ongoing prenatal care with obstetricians.