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Published on: March 11, 2014
The pap smear and cervical cancer screening
Abstract:
While the effectiveness of cervical cancer-screening programs is well accepted, further decreases in incidence and mortality rates of cervical cancer may require a changing role for the family physician. Especially important will be the use of computerized call-recall systems to ensure that all eligible women are screened at least once, and that appropriate follow-up is made for those with positive test results. Since concern is growing over false negative results, it will also be important to ensure that the Pap smear is done adequately.
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