New cervical screening guidelines broaden self-collect options The incoming guidelines bring simplification ‘without compromising quality and safety’ and increase the role of self-collection.
In Practice: EOIs for accredited training sites The RACGP is seeking to accredit new training sites in eligible GP catchments to address areas of workforce need across Australia.
In Practice: Further calls for feedback on Scope of Practice review The RACGP is encouraging members to share their views on the proposed policy reforms across the three key theme areas.
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.
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.
Cervical screening self-collection to expand from July Dr Lara Roeske outlines what GPs need to know about the ‘game-changing’ 1 July expansion.
Can self-collection help overcome cervical screening barriers? Associate Professor Julia Brotherton says it has the potential, but must first become widely accessible and well understood in the Australian setting.
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.
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.
‘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.