Expert Perspectives on Cervical Cancer and STI Screenings : Episode 5

Building Physician-Patient Trust to Increase Timely Screening Rates

January 16, 2025

Opinion

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Kameelah Phillips, MD, FACOG, NCMP, discusses how health care providers (HCPs) can empower patients to advocate for their health during cervical cancer and sexually transmitted infection (STI) screenings by building trust, fostering open communication about sensitive topics, and striking a balance between sensitivity and thorough screening practices.

EP: 1.Importance of STI Screening to Detect Uncommon Infections

EP: 2.Addressing Challenges in Accessing Traditional STI Screening Options

EP: 3.Recommended Guidelines for Cervical Cancer Screening

EP: 4.HPV Self-Collection Screening: What OB/GYNs Should Know

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EP: 5.Building Physician-Patient Trust to Increase Timely Screening Rates

Video content above is prompted by the following:

What steps can HCPs take to help educate and build the confidence of their patients to advocate for their own health during visits focused on cervical cancer and STI screenings?
How can HCPs build a trusting relationship with their patients to facilitate open discussions about sensitive topics like cervical cancer and STI screenings?
- How can HCPs balance the need for sensitivity with the importance of thorough screening practices?