Heathmont General Practice is taking part in the Compass trial for pap smears.
This is a trial comparing 2.5 yearly pap testing with the 5 yearly HPV test. The trial is being undertaken by VCS (Victorian Cytology Service) in conjunction with Cancer Council NSW.
If you are aged 25-69 and is due to have your pap smear please talk to your doctor about being included in the trial.
For more information take a look at the main website for the trial : http://www.compasstrial.org.au/main