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Paragraph 2 Cervical screening

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(1)

A contractor whose contract includes the provision of cervical screening services shall—

(a)

provide all the services described in sub-paragraph (2); and

(b)

make such records as are referred to in sub-paragraph (3).

(2)

The services referred to in sub-paragraph (1)(a) are—

(a)

the provision of any necessary information and advice to assist women identified by the Primary Care Trust as recommended nationally for a cervical screening test in making an informed decision as to participation in the NHS Cervical Screening Programme;

(b)

the performance of cervical screening tests on women who have agreed to participate in that Programme;

(c)

arranging for women to be informed of the results of the test; and

(d)

ensuring that test results are followed up appropriately.

(3)

The records referred to in sub-paragraph (1)(b) are an accurate record of the carrying out of a cervical screening test, the result of the test and any clinical follow up requirements.