The Pap Smear: Why Is America Holding On To This Outdated Practice?
Radio Health Journal
Sunday, March 23, 2025 - 10 minutes
The speculum has been used for centuries, but unlike other ancient medical tools, it hasn’t had any major updates to its design. However, this instrument may soon be unnecessary for many women with the new approval of self-administered HPV tests. Dr. Diane Harper explains why this is a major step forward for women’s healthcare and the importance of female patients advocating for more effective and comfortable procedures from their providers.
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