SCHEDULE 1ADDITIONAL SERVICES

Cervical screening2

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.