The role of office-based ultrasound in family planning practice
The findings highlight the importance of integrating ultrasound into routine clinical practice for family planning and early pregnancy care. By facilitating rapid diagnosis and management within a single visit, POCUS can potentially reduce emergency department utilization and improve patient satisfaction. Future research should focus on standardizing ultrasound protocols and exploring its broader applications in reproductive health to further enhance clinical outcomes.
Authors
- James N. Caron (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1026-8583)
- Jade M. Shorter
Institutions
- Stanford University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Current Opinion in Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Published
- 2025-08-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/gco.0000000000001062
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Ectopic Pregnancy Diagnosis and Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.88