The role of Tasmanian general practitioners in the provision of contraception, abortion and sexual counselling services

This survey attempts first to explore and demonstrate the attitudes and current practices of the general practitioners with regard to contraception, sterilisation, abortion and sexual behaviour, second to determine the adequacy of undergraduate and postgraduate training in family planning, and, third, to examine the general practitioners self-perceived role in providing family planning services to the community. The study of behaviour associa ed with family planning is very important in the analysis of factors involved in the continuing high levels of unwanted pregnancies, when in fact relatively safe and effective contraceptive technology is now available.