Module Summary
This module gives top tips on how to restart cervical screening services following a pause in examinations due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this module you will:
- know how to protect yourself from Covid-19 when carrying out a smear test
- know which women are at higher risk of cervical cancer and should have their smear test prioritised
- know how to manage the situation where a delayed smear due to Covid-19 means that the woman is now out of the age range for the screening programme
- be aware of issues about cervical screening for trans men
- be able to reassure a patient who does not want to come for her smear test due to a fear of catching Covid-19 at the surgery.
Author
Dr Toni Hazell is a GP in north London
Date module published
Jul 13, 2020
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