The National Health Service (General Medical Services Contracts) (Scotland) Regulations 2018

Cervical screening

2.—(1) A contractor whose contract includes the provision of cervical screening services must—

(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.