Principles of practice

Principles of practice

Colposcopy should be conducted:

• by an adequately trained colposcopist who is registered with c-QUIP and undertakes mandated QA activities
• in appropriate surroundings
• with properly functioning diagnostic and therapeutic equipment

Patient information should be provided (see Supplement. Colposcopy information for discussion with patient):

• before or during the first colposcopy consultation
• after a treatment
• in a culturally and linguistically appropriate format.

Results of any procedure or treatment should be communicated in a timely fashion. Non-attendance should be documented and minimisation strategies implemented. The examination of the cervix and vagina with a magnifying instrument called a colposcope, to check for abnormalities.

Author(s):

• Mr. C. David H. Wrede — Author
• A/Professor Alison Brand — Co-author
• Professor Ian Hammond — Co-author
• Cancer Council Australia Cervical Cancer Screening Guidelines Working Party — Co-author

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