Further delays to full screening registers for cervical cancer and bowel cancer The Department of Health has told newsGP that national screening registers for cervical cancer and bowel cancer are experiencing further delays to allow so-called system ‘bedding in’ issues to be addressed.
Working towards a world free of cervical cancer Modern healthcare tools mean the world can be rid of cervical cancer in coming decades, but it will require a united effort from governments and international stakeholders, public health physician Associate Professor Julia Brotherton told newsGP.
Proposed reproductive health hub to offer Tasmanian women better access to care Shadow Minister for Health and Medicare Catherine King and Deputy Opposition Leader Tanya Plibersek today announced a $1m commitment to build a ‘reproductive health hub’ in Hobart, which would allow women to avoid costly interstate travel for vital health services.
Key updates to colorectal cancer clinical practice guidelines There are three important changes for GPs and their patients in the updated guidelines for colorectal cancer screening.
Self-collection of HPV samples: A guide for GPs Dr Lara Roeske writes for newsGP about self-collected samples, a key aspect of the renewed National Cervical Screening Program.
New test kit available for the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program The Department of Health has introduced a new test kit as part of the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program.
Cervical self-sampling for under-screened women now available Victoria’s VCS Pathology has been accredited for testing of self-collected samples from eligible women under the renewed National Cervical Screening Program.
GPs’ guide to completing a cervical screening pathology request form Dr Lara Roeske outlines important details for completing a pathology request form in the context of the renewed National Cervical Screening Program.
Cervical screening not recommended for women under 25 The Department of Health wants to reiterate that cervical screening is not recommended for women aged younger than 25 as part of the renewed National Cervical Screening Program, Australia’s Chief Medical Officer Professor Brendan Murphy told newsGP.
What GPs need to know about the renewed National Cervical Screening Program Dr Lara Roeske, GP and cervical cancer screening expert, writes for newsGP about the coming changes to the renewed National Cervical Screening Program.