CHAPTER 4: SCREENING FOR CERVICAL CANCER

150 PS 11: Colposcopy, Punch Biopsy and Endocervical CurettagePS 11Practice Sheet 11: Colposcopy, Punch Biopsy and Endocervical CurettageFollow-up (2-3 weeks after the colposcopy)23. Explain what is in the laboratory report.24. Advise the patient what follow-up she needs, on the basis of the results. Usenational guidelines or, if not available, the flowchart in Annex5, to advise the woman of her diagnosis and recommended Annex 5treatment plan.25. Do a pelvic examination and check for healing.26. Refer her for needed therapy or make an appointment for the next visit.Flowchart precancerYour job is not done until you have reviewed the histopathological report withthe patient and have a treatment plan in place.