Patient Risk Comparison Tools

We all take risks every day that could affect our health. How do you discuss the relative benefits and risks of using hormonal contraception compared with those associated with pregnancy, or even everyday activities? The following risk comparison tools provide visual aids for explaining risk to patients.

With each patient, review the general information, then select the appropriate age category and smoking status and use the visual tools to illustrate the risk associated with her chosen hormonal contraception method.

General information:

• Answering Your Questions About the Birth Control Pill, Patch, and Vaginal Ring: What Are Your Benefits and Risks?
• Helping You Understand Risk
• How to Use the Patient Risk Comparison Tools
  

Patient Risk Comparison Tools:

• Non-smokers – 20s
• Smokers – 20s
• Non-smokers – 30s
• Smokers – 30s
• Non-smokers – 40s
• Smokers – 40s