Major step forward in self-collection for cervical screening A new Medical Services Advisory Committee recommendation would enable all eligible Australian women to take their own screening sample.
Provider portal to refresh cancer screening process The National Cancer Screening Register’s new eHealth portal also includes clinical software integration.
Clinical update to National Cervical Screening Program guidelines Important pathway changes for women at intermediate risk of significant cervical abnormality come into effect on 1 February.
GPs central to boosting cancer screening participation But Dr Lara Roeske, a cervical cancer screening expert, says there needs to be a ‘whole of practice approach’.
Data shows concerning drop in women’s health checks To help raise awareness about important health checks, the RACGP has partnered with Jean Hailes for Women’s Health Week.
‘Life-saving’ program must continue despite coronavirus New guidance reinforces the importance of routine cervical screening and follow-up, but also offer options for when that’s not possible.
GPs have greater confidence in renewed cervical screening program But the self-collection pathway remains an area of uncertainty, according to new research.
Millions undergo unnecessary pelvic exams in US: Research But a local expert says standards are in place in Australia to ensure examinations only occur when clinically appropriate.
Time and embarrassment key reasons for low cervical cancer screening New research seeks to shed light on why screening levels are falling.
Confirming the benefits of cervical screening and HPV vaccination The latest AIHW report paints a positive picture of the effects of the new screening program.