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Colposcopy staff experience of 2018 cervical cancer audit and disclosure process

This study aimed to:

  • listen to colposcopy staff and record their experiences of sharing the results of cervical cancer audits with patients and their families in 2018
  • hear their suggestions on how to make audit and disclosure processes better for both patients and staff in the future.

The study was carried out by independent charity Quality Matters.

Colposcopy staff experience of 2018 cervical cancer audit and disclosure process (PDF, 690 KB, 33 pages)

Implementation report

5 key recommendations were identified in the study, which aim to improve:

  • communication
  • culture
  • crisis management
  • review processes
  • trauma-informed care.

This report outlines the actions we’re taking to implement the recommendations.

Implementation of the Colposcopy staff experience of 2018 cervical cancer audit and disclosure process report (PDF, 260 KB, 7 pages)