Cervical Screening Awareness Week: Key Insights for Primary Care

Welcome to Primary Care Spotlight, In this episode, we're focusing on Cervical Screening Awareness Week and the crucial role healthcare providers play in cervical sample taking and patient communication.

Cervical screening is a vital screening programme, and increasing awareness about the importance of regular cervical sample taking is essential. Our expert guest, Heather Taylor, a cervical sample taker educator, will share her in-depth knowledge on the cervical screening programme, including what to expect during a screening, the significance of regular check-ups, and strategies to debunk common myths and misconceptions. We’ll also cover the different possible results of a cervical screening sample and what each outcome means for patient care.

Tune in to enhance your understanding and skills in cervical sample taking, improve your patient communication, and contribute to better health outcomes through effective cervical screening practices.

We hope you enjoy this episode, more information can be found on our website at the following address https://www.kernowhealthcic.org.uk/cornwall-training-hub/ and you can also contact us by sending us an email to kernowhealthcic.workforce@nhs.net