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National Cervical Screening Program Renewal: Evidence review MSAC application no 1276. Assessment report

  • Suzanne Dyer
  • , Samara Lewis
  • , Sally Lord
  • , Anna Stoklosa
  • , Sally Wortley
  • , National Cervical Cancer Screening Renewal Steering Committee

Research output: Book/ReportCommissioned report

Abstract

In 2011, the former Australian Population Health Development Principal Committee of the Australian Health Ministers’ Advisory Council endorsed the plan to renew the National Cervical Screening Program (NCSP). The Renewal of the NCSP commenced late 2011 and is planned for completion by mid-2014.

The Renewal aims to ensure the continuing success of the NCSP and that all Australian women, HPV-vaccinated and unvaccinated, have access to a cervical screening program based on current evidence and best practice. The Renewal process will ensure the renewed program remains safe and continues to improve health outcomes of Australian women. The objectives of the Renewal are to:
1. Assess the evidence for screening tests and pathways, the screening interval, age range and commencement for both vaccinated and non-vaccinated women.
2. Determine a cost-effective screening pathway and program model.
3. Investigate options for improved national data collection systems and registry functions to enable policy, planning, service delivery and quality management.
4. Assess the feasibility and acceptability of the renewed program for women.
Original languageEnglish
Place of PublicationCanberra
PublisherCommonwealth of Australia
Commissioning bodyAustralian Government, Department of Health and Aged Care
Number of pages249
Publication statusPublished - Nov 2013
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

NameMedical Services Advisory Committee Assessment reports
PublisherCommonwealth of Australia
No.1276
ISSN (Print)1443-7120
ISSN (Electronic)1443-7139

Keywords

  • Oncology
  • cervical screening
  • policy advisory system

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