Guest: Lois J. Mc Guire, APRN, C.N.P., M.S. 

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. (@ChutkaMD) 

When do you begin cervical cancer screening in your patients? Is it really ok to go 5 years in between pap smears? Which algorithm should you use to determine next steps? Lois Mc Guire details the ins and outs of cervical cancer screening including pathology reports, follow up testing recommendations, intervals for routine screening, and some expert tips for performing pap smears. 

Connect with the Mayo Clinic’s School of Continuous Professional Development online at https://ce.mayo.edu/ or on Twitter @MayoMedEd. 

Deeper Dive: 

• ASCCP Guidelines: http://www.asccp.org/guidelines