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CHAPTER 12 - Colposcopy services
- By Mahmood Shafi, Cambridge, Maggie Cruickshank, Scotland, John Tidy, Sheffield
Edited by Tahir Mahmood, Allan Templeton, University of Aberdeen, Charnjit Dhillon
Book:

Models of Care in Women's Health

Published online:

05 July 2014

Print publication:

01 June 2009, pp 114-120
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Summary

Colposcopy has a well-developed training programme and commitment to continuing professional development. Women being referred for colposcopy expect a rapid and professional service with sufficient information being provided in a format that is easily understood by them. Colposcopy was one of the early proponents of standards, both in relation to service and to training. Certificated colposcopists are required to show continuing professional development and an audit of their activity, which is assessed every 3-year period in a recertification process. Clinic staffing requirements are detailed in national health service cancer screening programme (NHSCSP) guidelines, including advice in relation to nursing levels, administrative staff and secretarial support. At all times, the clinic environment should protect the woman's dignity and women should have the opportunity to discuss their care both before and after the colposcopy examination or treatment.