Cervical screening
2.—(1) A contractor whose contract includes the provision of cervical screening services shall—
(a)provide all the services described in sub-paragraph (2); and
(b)make such records as are referred to in sub-paragraph (3).
(2) The services referred to in sub-paragraph (1)(a) are—
(a)the provision of any necessary information and advice to assist women identified by the Health Board as recommended nationally for a cervical screening test in making an informed decision as to participation in the NHS Scotland Cervical Screening Programme;
(b)the performance of cervical screening tests on women who have agreed to participate in that Programme;
(c)arranging for women to be informed of the results of the test; and
(d)ensuring that test results are followed up appropriately.
(3) The records referred to in sub-paragraph (1)(b) are an accurate record of the carrying out of a cervical screening test, the result of the test and any clinical follow up requirements.