CHAPTER 4: SCREENING FOR CERVICAL CANCER

104Chapter 4: Screening for Cervical CancerCounselling messages4Chapter 4: Screening for Cervical CancerWomen who have just had a screening test need to be told:• if anything abnormal was noted;• when the results will be available;• the date of the next appointment.Women returning for test results should be counselled on:• the result of the test and what it means;• if normal, when they need to return for repeat screening;• if inadequate or not normal, what follow-up is needed;• where and when to go for follow-up.