Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) services routinely manage complex contraceptive cases within specialist clinics. These extended appointments often include both clinical assessment and procedures. However, a significant number of patients attending these clinics require only an ultrasound and expert clinical review without the need for further intervention. Non-visible threads are a common clinical concern.
Despite SRH services being well positioned to manage these cases effectively, patients are often referred to secondary services or booked into specialist appointments, resulting in unnecessary delays, increased costs and inefficient use of resources. Lack of clear referral pathways for patients needing only a sonographic assessment contributes to fragmented care. Furthermore, the complexity of referral processes…