Clinical management and protocols

The following section contains the clinical protocols that are followed within Sandyford services. In cases/conditions where a West of Scotland Managed Clinical Network (MCN) protocol exists, the Sandyford protocol follows this guidance. Further information and advice is available from the Sandyford helpline: 0141 211 8646

Please click on the following link(s) to access clinical protocols:

Contraception protocols

• Barrier contraceptive methods
• Combined hormonal contraception
• Contraceptive Implants
• Depo Provera
• Emergency contraception
• Intrauterine contraceptive device
• Natural family planning
• Progestogen only oral contraceptive
• Condoms

Genitourinary Medicine protocols

• Bacterial vaginosis
• Candidiasis
• Chlamydia
• Diagnosis coding
• Epididymitis
• Genital dematoses
• Genital ulcers
• Gonorrhoea
• Hepatitis
• HSV
• Molloscum contagiosum
• MSM
• Post-exposure prophylaxis
• Pregnancy & STI's
• Prostatis
• Pruritus ani
• Pubic pediculosis
• Scabies
• Sexual problems
• Sexual associated reactive arthritis (SARA)
• Syphilis
• Trichomoniasis
• Warts
• NGU
• LGV
• Genital Herpes

Women's health issues protocols

• Abnormal vaginal bleeding
• Actinomyces
• Breast problems
• HPV vaccination in Sandyford services
• Pelvic pain in women
• Pre conceptual care
• Subfertility
• Termination of pregnancy & pregnancy issues

Working with children and young people

• Child protection guidance
• National guidance on under-age sexual activity. Meeting the Needs of Children and Young People and Identifying Child Protection Concerns. 
• Sexually Active Young People. A Guide for Staff Working with this Client Group