Useful Links

Key Reading  


Obtaining Valid Consent (RCOG Clinical Guidance) (This includes sections from a previous title 'Gynaecological Examinations: Guidelines for Specialist Practice')  


The patient perspective on cervical screening  


The NHS Cervical Screening Programme   


Jo’s Trust- UK charity dedicated to women and their families affected by cervical cancer and cervical abnormalities  


Cervical images


Female Genital Mutilation (guidance from the Royal College of Nursing)



OSCE Resources  


Here are a couple of useful sites to help with your smear taking, swab taking and bimanual OSCE stations:  


OSCE Skills  


Almost A Doctor  




Contraception Guidelines


The Faculty of Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare produce a wealth of guidance on all methods of contraception and contraception for specific patient groups:  


Contraception Clinical Guidance