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Priceline cervical cancer screening plan draws fierce criticism

Priceline cervical cancer screening plan draws fierce criticism

A pilot program enabling patients to self-test inside the pharmacy giant’s stores has infuriated GPs who said it goes against the core values of the national screening program. 


HPV self-collection: Are you ready to support the choice?

HPV self-collection: Are you ready to support the choice?

SPONSORED: A new national public awareness campaign is expected to create significant patient demand for the service.


Self-collection reaching under-screened populations

Self-collection reaching under-screened populations

Uptake of the cervical cancer screening option has been particularly high among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the NT.


In Practice: Supporting cervical screening self-collection

In Practice: Supporting cervical screening self-collection

A new webinar will equip GPs to confidently guide patients on how to utilise Australia’s newest weapon in the fight against cervical cancer.


Massive growth in use of cervical self-collection screening

Massive growth in use of cervical self-collection screening

Use of the screening option has at least doubled in each quarter since eligibility expanded, MBS statistics show.


Huge rise in cervical self-collection uptake

Huge rise in cervical self-collection uptake

But Dr Lara Roeske is still urging for stronger public health messages and support to help alleviate the extra onus placed on GPs.


Calls for stronger public health messages for cervical screening

Calls for stronger public health messages for cervical screening

Despite Australia being on track to eliminate cervical cancer, knowledge gaps and barriers remain, particularly around self-collection.


Choice, empowerment, and commitment: Women’s health

Choice, empowerment, and commitment: Women’s health

To mark Women’s Health Week, RACGP staff attended a webinar covering three topical issues in the area of women’s health.


Cervical screening self-collection off to slow start

Cervical screening self-collection off to slow start

More work is needed to encourage eligible patients to participate, the results of a newsGP weekly poll suggest.


In Practice: Changes to NDIS Act

In Practice: Changes to NDIS Act

The amendments came into effect on 1 July and are designed to deliver a better experience and outcomes for participants, families and care.


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