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Cervical cancer is a largely preventable disease in Australia. Primary prevention is achieved through vaccination against human papillomavirus (HPV) via the National HPV Vaccination Program, which aims to protect against oncogenic HPV types 16 and 18, responsible for approximately 70% of cervical cancers worldwide.

Secondary prevention is provided through the National Cervical Screening Program (NCSP), which detects and treats precancerous abnormalities before progression to invasive disease. Since December 2017, Australia has implemented five-yearly HPV testing for women and people with a cervix aged 25 to 74 years, replacing the previous two-yearly Pap test.

Cervical screening in Australia is delivered as part of primary healthcare, with general practitioners playing a critical role in screening, follow-up, and patient education.

The audit will seek to assist doctors with regards understanding the changed program and in transitioning their patients across. Changes in age eligibility, frequency of testing and understanding the incidence of HPV sub-types will be covered by this audit. Participation will also help to ensure that no patient is lost to follow up.

Learning Outcomes

1. Evaluate all suitable patients within your practice for eligibility to be rolled into the new cervical screening test
2. Compare your own personal practice findings against a pool of your peers, as well as the national GP cohort to better understand the frequency of routine, symptomatic and follow-up patient presentations and incidence of HPV types
3. Compare your own personal practice findings against a pool of your peers, as well as the national GP cohort on sample adequacy
4. Identify patients who have failed to return for follow-up treatment.

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Upon completion, your CPD activity record may take up to 4 weeks to be reflected on your CPD Home Dashboard.