When practices have done all recalls and still have not been able to contact priority group women, and people with a cervix, who are overdue for cervical screening they can refer to this free service. The purpose of this service is to provide targeted follow-up, community outreach and support to priority group women, and people with a cervix, who have barriers to accessing cervical screening.
This is a referral service ONLY. It is not a claimable service.
This is NOT a clinical guideline.
All Pinnacle practices in Waikato region can refer to this service.
No. This is a free service for eligible women and people with a cervix.
This service is funded by the Ministry of Health.
Selena Batt, Regional Support Manager (Screening Services)
selena.batt@pinnacle.health.nz
021 411 245
A referral form for Medtech practices to use and step-by-step referral instructions for indici practices.
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