GPs play a critical role in the elimination of cervical cancer as a public health problem in Australia.  

A large public health campaign promoting cervical screening, including the option of HPV self-collection, will be released in September this year. An increasing number of patients are expected to present to general practices requesting self-collection, or more information about the test. 

This webinar will equip GPs and practice teams with the tools to effectively support patients to make an informed choice about this screening method, and to better engage those who are reluctant to screen. 

We’ll address management options for abnormal self-collection results and provide information on upcoming changes to the National Cervical Screening Program clinical guidelines, to make sure you have the very latest information. We will include practical information and tips to ensure practices are on track to eliminate cervical cancer as a public health problem.

Hear from Telstra Health, National Cancer Screening Register (NCSR) on the benefits of integrating your clinical software with the NCSR and how to get connected. 

Q & A: (please pre-submit any questions or topics with your registration or email rsvp@gcphn.com.au) 

Speakers:

• Dr Rebecca Starkie | M.B.B.S. (Hons). Ph D, FRACGP, Dip Child Health, GC-CLINED | General Practitioner and Medical Educator, ACPCC
• John Lee | Head of Engagement and Communication. Telstra Health, National Cancer Screening Register

Learning outcomes:

• Compare the options for cervical screening to support your patients to make an informed choice 
• Discuss clinical situations where self-collection can and cannot be offered 
• Apply appropriate guidelines when following up people with positive HPV results 
• Discuss the potential for HPV self-collection to engage those who are under or never screened into the NCSP 
• Describe the benefits of integrating your clinical software with the National Cancer Screening Register and outline how to get connected. 

Downloadable flyer

This is an RACGP approved CPD activity under the RACGP CPD Program – Activity ID: 893541

Post Event Resources

Webinar recording | GCPHN

Presentation by Dr Rebecca Starkie | ACPCC

Presentation by John Lee | Telstra Health

Useful links

Australian Centre for the Prevention of Cervical Cancer:

Resource Hub – ACPCC

National Cervical Screening Program:

You can navigate to ACPCC’s healthcare provider campaign website for a provider resource hub, including clinical resources, patient how-to guides (including translated versions), podcasts, and more.

Here you will find the resources mentioned in this webinar including:

• HPV self-collection instructions, and translated instructions
• Supporting your patients to make the choice guide
• NCSP Quick Reference Guide, including the Cervical Screening Pathway

If you would like opportunities for further learning, you can find our free, in depth, self-paced online education course Cervical Screening, HPV and Self-Collection here. The online learning module is CPD accredited with RACGP, ACRRM, APNA, ACN, and NAATSIHWP.

Gold Coast Primary Health Network:

GCPHN provides a convenient tear-off pad version of the Department of Health and Aged Care’s Now you can choose to collect your own sample for cervical screening resource. Each pad contains 50 pages. Click here to order

QI resources designed to empower general practice staff to implement a Cervical Screening QI activity, increase screening rates, and build confidence in offering the self-collection option to patients. Click here to access.