With updates to the cervical screening guidelines released in April 2025, it’s essential for GPs to stay informed — not only about the recommendations but also how to apply them effectively in everyday patient care. In this episode, Dr Sara Whitburn, Medical Director of Sexual Health Victoria, guides us through these latest developments and shares insights to help GPs confidently navigate cervical screening conversations and address patient concerns with clarity and reassurance.
Rebecca is a Sydney-based GP with a special interest in women’s health across the ages, including contraception, antenatal care, and menopause. Over the past ten years, she has worked across various general practices and specialised reproductive and sexual health settings. Alongside her clinical work, she is a medical educator with both the RACGP and Medcast, and has been actively involved in registrar education and training for the past five years.
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